ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
An ISSMP is conducting a security awareness program. What is the primary metric for measuring the success of this program?
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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Change in behavior evidenced by incident reduction or simulation data
A reduction in actual security incidents or improved response to simulated phishing tests are direct indicators of improved security behavior, which is the program's goal.
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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The cost per employee for training
Why it's wrong here
This is a financial metric.
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Number of training slides created
Why it's wrong here
This is an output, not an outcome.
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Percentage of employees who attended sessions
Why it's wrong here
Attendance does not equate to behavioral change.
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Change in behavior evidenced by incident reduction or simulation data
Why this is correct
This directly reflects the effectiveness of the training.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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