CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
A company is developing a business case for a new security tool. Which metric best demonstrates the value of the investment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Security investment vs. loss avoidance
Comparing security investment to potential loss avoidance quantifies ROI in business terms.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Number of security incidents
Why it's wrong here
Incident count alone does not show value.
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Percentage of budget spent on security
Why it's wrong here
Percentage does not measure value.
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Security investment vs. loss avoidance
Why this is correct
Correct: Direct ROI comparison.
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Time to implement the tool
Why it's wrong here
Implementation time is not a value metric.
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