CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
An organization is implementing CIS Controls v8. Which THREE of the following are implementation groups (IGs) defined in the CIS Controls?
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Why each option matters
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IG1: Basic cyber hygiene for small organizations.
CIS Controls v8 defines three implementation groups: IG1 (basic cyber hygiene), IG2 (intermediate), and IG3 (advanced) based on organization size and risk.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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IG1: Basic cyber hygiene for small organizations.
Why this is correct
IG1 is the foundational group.
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IG3: Advanced controls for high-risk or regulated environments.
Why this is correct
IG3 is the most comprehensive.
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IG4: Cloud-specific controls for cloud-first organizations.
Why it's wrong here
CIS Controls have only three IGs.
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IG2: Intermediate controls for organizations with moderate risk.
Why this is correct
IG2 builds on IG1.
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IG0: Minimal controls for non-critical systems.
Why it's wrong here
No IG0 exists.
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