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CISM Information Security Program Practice Question
A company's security program includes a policy that prohibits the use of personal devices for work. However, the CISO discovers that several executives are using personal tablets to access corporate email. What is the most appropriate action for the CISO to take?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to choose Option D (discipline) because they confuse policy enforcement with security governance, failing to recognize that the CISO's primary role is to manage risk through adaptive controls, not to punish users for using technology that the policy failed to anticipate.
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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Update the policy to allow personal devices under strict controls
The CISO must align security controls with business reality. Rather than enforcing an unworkable policy that executives are already circumventing, the CISO should update the policy to incorporate a mobile device management (MDM) solution that enforces device encryption, remote wipe, and conditional access via Azure AD or similar identity provider. This approach reduces risk by bringing personal devices under formal governance while maintaining executive productivity.
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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Block all personal devices from the network
Why it's wrong here
Technical enforcement without policy change may harm productivity.
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Continue monitoring but take no action
Why it's wrong here
Inaction decays security culture.
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Update the policy to allow personal devices under strict controls
Why this is correct
Balances security with usability through mobile device management.
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Discipline the executives for policy violation
Why it's wrong here
May create resistance and does not address business need.
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Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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