CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
An organization is designing a security awareness program. Which TWO of the following should be included for 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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Threat modeling techniques
Developers need secure coding and threat modeling to build secure 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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Physical security procedures
Why it's wrong here
General, not developer-specific.
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Social engineering defense for executives
Why it's wrong here
Targeted at executives, not developers.
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Threat modeling techniques
Why this is correct
Helps developers identify security flaws early.
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General phishing awareness
Why it's wrong here
Applicable to all employees, but not specific to developers.
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Secure coding practices
Why this is correct
Directly relevant to their job responsibilities.
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