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CISM Practice Question: An organization's security governance committee…
An organization's security governance committee has approved a new security policy. What is the NEXT critical step to ensure the policy's effectiveness?
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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Communicate the policy to all relevant stakeholders and provide training.
After a security policy is approved, the next critical step is to communicate the policy to all relevant stakeholders and provide training. This ensures that employees understand the policy, their responsibilities, and how to comply. Without effective communication and training, the policy is unlikely to be adopted correctly, rendering it ineffective. Option A is incorrect because implementing technical controls before stakeholders are aware of the policy can lead to confusion and non-compliance. Option B is incorrect because auditing for compliance should occur after the policy has been communicated and implemented, not immediately after approval. Option D is incorrect because disciplinary actions should only be enforced after stakeholders have been given the opportunity to understand the policy through communication and training.
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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Implement technical controls to enforce the policy.
Why it's wrong here
Technical enforcement should follow communication, not precede it.
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Conduct an audit to measure compliance.
Why it's wrong here
Auditing should occur after the policy has been implemented and communicated.
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Communicate the policy to all relevant stakeholders and provide training.
Why this is correct
Awareness and understanding are prerequisites for compliance.
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Enforce disciplinary actions for non-compliance.
Why it's wrong here
Enforcement without communication is unfair and ineffective.
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