CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
A security awareness manager is designing role-based training. Which training is most appropriate for software developers?
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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Secure coding practices
Developers need specialized training on secure coding practices to reduce vulnerabilities in applications.
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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Phishing identification
Why it's wrong here
General awareness, not role-specific.
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Social engineering awareness
Why it's wrong here
Important but not the most specific for developers.
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Incident response procedures
Why it's wrong here
More relevant for operations staff.
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Secure coding practices
Why this is correct
Directly addresses the risk they introduce in code.
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