CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
Which of the following is the PRIMARY responsibility of the CISO in an organization?
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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Owning the information security strategy and programme
The CISO is accountable for developing and maintaining the information security strategy and programme.
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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Managing the IT infrastructure
Why it's wrong here
This is typically the CIO's role.
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Auditing security controls
Why it's wrong here
Auditing is independent assurance, not the CISO's role.
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Performing day-to-day security operations
Why it's wrong here
Operations are often delegated to a security operations manager.
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Owning the information security strategy and programme
Why this is correct
The CISO leads the security strategy and programme.
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