ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
A CISO needs to justify an increase in the security budget. Which argument is most persuasive to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)?
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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Quantifying financial exposure from potential security events
Quantifying the cost of potential data breaches in terms of lost revenue and regulatory fines demonstrates the financial risk the CFO is helping to manage.
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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Quantifying financial exposure from potential security events
Why this is correct
CFOs understand financial risk management and ROI.
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Comparing the budget to industry peers
Why it's wrong here
Benchmarking is useful but less direct than risk-based financial justification.
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Focusing on the technical features of a new tool
Why it's wrong here
Technical features are not the CFO's primary concern.
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Listing the latest security threats in the industry
Why it's wrong here
This is too abstract for the CFO.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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