ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are primary components of an effective strategic security planning process as defined by (ISC)2 best practices 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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Alignment of security objectives with organizational business goals
Strategic planning requires aligning security goals with business objectives and conducting a formal gap analysis to determine the current state versus the future state.
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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Alignment of security objectives with organizational business goals
Why this is correct
Fundamental for ensuring security supports rather than hinders business outcomes.
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Creating a daily incident report for the Board
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational reporting task, not strategic planning.
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Manual review of every individual firewall rule change
Why it's wrong here
This is a tactical/operational task, not a strategic planning component.
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Purchasing the most expensive security software available
Why it's wrong here
This is a procurement decision, not a strategic planning step.
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Conducting a gap analysis between current security maturity and target state
Why this is correct
This is essential for roadmap development and investment prioritization.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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