CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
Which control framework is most appropriate for an organization that wants a prioritized set of controls based on implementation groups (IG1, IG2, IG3)?
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CIS Controls v8
CIS Controls v8 explicitly defines implementation groups to help organizations prioritize controls based on their risk profile and resources.
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NIST SP 800-53
Why it's wrong here
NIST SP 800-53 has control families but not implementation groups.
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CIS Controls v8
Why this is correct
CIS Controls v8 organizes controls into Implementation Groups (IG1, IG2, IG3) for prioritization.
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COBIT 2019
Why it's wrong here
COBIT is a governance framework, not a controls list with implementation groups.
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ISO 27001 Annex A
Why it's wrong here
Annex A controls are not grouped by implementation levels.
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