ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are effective ways to promote a strong security culture?
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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Establishing a 'blame-free' reporting environment for incidents
Culture is driven by leadership example and the empowerment of employees to take ownership of security as a shared responsibility.
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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Hiring more security staff
Why it's wrong here
Staffing does not directly impact the behavior of the general workforce.
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Establishing a 'blame-free' reporting environment for incidents
Why this is correct
This encourages transparency and learning over secrecy.
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Mandating that all employees use a password manager
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical policy, not a cultural program.
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Publicly rewarding security-conscious behavior
Why this is correct
Recognition reinforces the value the organization places on security.
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Sending daily phishing emails to everyone
Why it's wrong here
Over-testing can lead to resentment and disengagement.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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