CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
Which role within a security team is primarily responsible for designing and reviewing security architectures to ensure alignment with business requirements and security standards?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Security architect
The security architect designs and reviews the security architecture, ensuring it meets business needs and security requirements. Other roles focus on operations, analysis, or awareness.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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SOC analyst
Why it's wrong here
SOC analysts monitor and respond to security events.
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GRC analyst
Why it's wrong here
GRC analysts focus on governance, risk, and compliance, not architecture.
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Security architect
Why this is correct
Security architects design and review security solutions and architectures.
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Security analyst
Why it's wrong here
Security analysts focus on monitoring and incident response, not architecture design.
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