CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
Which capability maturity model (CMM) level is characterized by security processes being standardized and documented across the organization?
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Level 3 - Defined
CMM Level 3 (Defined) involves standardized, documented processes.
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Level 4 - Managed
Why it's wrong here
Level 4 is quantitatively managed.
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Level 1 - Initial
Why it's wrong here
Level 1 is ad hoc and chaotic.
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Level 3 - Defined
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Level 3 processes are standardized and documented organization-wide.
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Level 2 - Repeatable
Why it's wrong here
Level 2 is repeatable but not yet standardized across the organization.
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