CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
Which capability maturity model (CMM) level indicates that security processes are managed and measured using quantitative metrics?
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Level 4: Managed
Level 4 (Managed) is characterized by quantitative management of processes.
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Level 4: Managed
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Managed uses quantitative measures.
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Level 3: Defined
Why it's wrong here
Defined has standardized processes.
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Level 2: Repeatable
Why it's wrong here
Repeatable has basic process discipline.
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Level 5: Optimizing
Why it's wrong here
Optimizing focuses on continuous improvement.
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