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Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP Practice Test

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Q1Security and Risk Managementmedium
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A multinational corporation is expanding its operations into a new country with strict data protection laws. The company needs to ensure compliance while maintaining operational efficiency. Which of the following is the BEST approach to manage this risk?

AAccept the risk of non-compliance as a cost of doing business and set aside a contingency fund for fines.
BAssign legal counsel to review local laws and implement a one-time compliance checklist.
CCreate a uniform global privacy policy that satisfies all jurisdictions with minimal adjustments.
Adopt a privacy-by-design framework and conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) before launching operations.Correct

Option D is correct because a privacy-by-design framework ensures data protection is embedded into systems and processes from the outset, while a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) systematically identifies and mitigates privacy risks specific to the new jurisdiction. This …Read full explanation

Q2Security and Risk Managementhard
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A company's security team discovers that an employee inadvertently shared sensitive customer data via a public cloud storage link. The incident response team contains the breach and notifies affected customers. Which of the following risk management strategies would BEST prevent recurrence?

ABlock all access to public cloud storage services from corporate devices.
BImplement mandatory security awareness training focusing on data handling procedures.
Deploy a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution that monitors and controls sharing of sensitive data.Correct
DEncrypt all sensitive data at rest and in transit to render shared data useless.

Option C is correct because a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution provides automated, policy-based monitoring and control of sensitive data being shared via public cloud storage links. Unlike awareness training (which relies on human behavior) or blanket blocking (which hinders p…Read full explanation

Q3Security and Risk Managementeasy
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A small business wants to implement a security policy that balances protection with usability. Which of the following is the MOST important factor when developing the policy?

AAdopting a template from a similar organization to save time.
Aligning the policy with business objectives and risk appetite.Correct
CEnsuring the policy is enforceable with technical controls.
DBasing the policy solely on regulatory compliance requirements.

Option B is correct because a security policy must be aligned with the organization's business objectives and risk appetite to ensure it supports operations without imposing unnecessary restrictions. For a small business, this balance is critical—overly strict controls can hinder…Read full explanation

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