ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
An organization wants to improve its security posture by adopting a continuous monitoring approach. Which approach is most effective for an ISSMP to champion?
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 integrated security telemetry and automated analysis.
Continuous monitoring requires integrated data collection, automated analysis, and real-time reporting to provide actionable insights, which is the definition of a robust monitoring strategy.
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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Implementing integrated security telemetry and automated analysis.
Why this is correct
This approach enables real-time visibility and faster response to emerging threats, which is central to continuous monitoring.
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Relying on manual logs review on a monthly basis.
Why it's wrong here
Manual review is too slow and prone to human error, making it ineffective for modern threats.
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Implementing a firewall with default deny rules.
Why it's wrong here
While good for security, this is a static control and does not provide continuous monitoring.
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Conducting annual penetration tests.
Why it's wrong here
Annual testing is a snapshot in time, not continuous monitoring.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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