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Certified Information Security Manager Exam Prep Guide

You're reading from Certified Information Security Manager Exam Prep Guide Gain the confidence to pass the CISM exam using test-oriented study material

Product type Paperback

Published in Dec 2022

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781804610633

Length 718 pages

Edition 2nd Edition

Concepts

Information Security

Author (1):

Hemang Doshi

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Table of Contents (12) Chapters

Preface

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1. Enterprise Governance FREE CHAPTER

2. Information Security Strategy

3. Information Risk Assessment

4. Information Risk Response

5. Information Security Program Development

6. Information Security Program Management

7. Information Security Infrastructure and Architecture

8. Information Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques

9. Incident Management Readiness

10. Incident Management Operations

11. Answers to Practice Questions

Chapter 3: Information Risk Assessment

Practice Question Set 1

Q. 1

Answer: A. The magnitude of impact

Explanation: To determine the risk level, two things are required, i.e., the probability (likelihood) of the event and the impact of the event. Risk is the product of probability and impact. Once the likelihood has been determined, the next step is to assess the magnitude of the impact. Once the level of risk is determined, it can be compared against risk appetite and risk tolerance.

Q. 2

Answer: B. Likelihood and consequences

Explanation: To determine the level of risk, two things are necessary: the probability of an event happening and the impact if it does take place. Risk is the product of probability (likelihood) and impact (consequence).

Q. 3

Answer: C. Reduction in the likelihood of being exploited

Explanation: Reducing the exposure refers to keeping the information assets away from public reach. For example, consider a sensitive database that...

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Authors (1)

Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, CEH and enterprise risk management. His books and lectures are sold in more than 175 countries and more than 35 languages. Gratitude To my mother, Jyoti Doshi, and to the memory of my father, Hasmukh Doshi, for their sacrifices and for exemplifying the power of determination. To my wife, Namrata Doshi, for being my loving partner throughout our life journey together, and to my kids Jia and Neev for allowing me to write this book. To my sister, Pooja Shah, my brother-in-law, Hiren Shah, and my nephew, Phenil Shah, for their love, support, and inspiration. To my in-laws, Chandrakant Shah, Bharti Shah, and Ravish Shah, for their love and motivation. To my mentor and guide, Dipak Mazumder, for showing me how talent and creativity evolve.

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