CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
Which security control framework is organized into Implementation Groups (IG1, IG2, IG3) based on organizational risk profile and resources?
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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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CIS Controls v8
CIS Controls v8 uses Implementation Groups to help organizations prioritize controls based on their maturity and risk.
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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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NIST SP 800-53
Why it's wrong here
NIST SP 800-53 uses control families, not implementation groups.
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COBIT 2019
Why it's wrong here
COBIT is a governance framework, not a control framework with implementation groups.
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ISO 27001 Annex A
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 uses Annex A controls, but does not have implementation groups.
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CIS Controls v8
Why this is correct
CIS Controls v8 defines Implementation Groups IG1, IG2, and IG3 to guide prioritization.
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