CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
An organization is implementing a security champions program to improve application security. Which THREE of the following are key success factors for such a program?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Ensuring that champions have authority to stop releases with critical vulnerabilities.
Security champions need dedicated time, training, and management support to be effective. Champions act as liaisons between security and development.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Ensuring that champions have authority to stop releases with critical vulnerabilities.
Why this is correct
Authority to block releases gives them real influence.
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Rotating champions every quarter to maximize exposure.
Why it's wrong here
Frequent rotation undermines expertise and continuity.
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Allocating dedicated time for champions to participate in security activities.
Why this is correct
Without time, champions cannot fulfill their role.
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Providing advanced security training tailored to their development role.
Why this is correct
Champions need deeper knowledge than general staff.
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Selecting champions only from senior management.
Why it's wrong here
Champions should be from development teams, not necessarily senior management.
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