ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
An organization wants to improve its security posture against supply chain attacks. Which action is most effective for an ISSMP?
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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Implementing a third-party risk management program
Implementing a third-party risk management (TPRM) program that assesses vendors' security practices is the best way to address risks introduced by the supply chain.
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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Outsourcing all IT functions to a single large provider
Why it's wrong here
This increases concentration risk.
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Implementing a third-party risk management program
Why this is correct
TPRM addresses the security posture of the vendors and suppliers.
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Replacing all proprietary software with open-source
Why it's wrong here
Open source also carries supply chain risks.
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Increasing internal network segmentation
Why it's wrong here
Internal segmentation does not address the trust of third-party software/vendors.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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