CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
An organization with a mature security program allocates 12% of its IT budget to security. Which factor is MOST likely to support this level of investment?
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Correct answer & explanation
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The organization is in a highly regulated industry with strict compliance mandates
A mature program typically invests 10-15% of IT budget. The key driver is the organization's risk appetite and compliance requirements, not just revenue percentage.
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The organization is in a highly regulated industry with strict compliance mandates
Why this is correct
Regulatory requirements often drive higher security spending.
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The organization's IT budget is very large
Why it's wrong here
A large IT budget does not automatically justify a higher percentage for security.
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The organization has a low number of security incidents historically
Why it's wrong here
Past incidents do not necessarily justify current budget levels.
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The organization has a high risk tolerance
Why it's wrong here
High risk tolerance would likely lead to lower investment.
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