CISM Certified Information Security Manager – Question0114

Which of the following is the BEST advantage of a centralized information security organizational structure?

A. It allows for a common level of assurance across the enterprise.
B. It is easier to manage and control business unit security teams.
C. It is more responsive to business unit needs.
D. It provides a faster turnaround for security waiver requests.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation:
It is easier to manage and control a centralized structure. Promoting security awareness is an advantage of decentralization. Decentralization allows you to use field security personnel as security missionaries or ambassadors to spread the security awareness message. Decentralized operations allow security administrators to be more responsive. Being close to the business allows decentralized security administrators to achieve a faster turnaround than that achieved in a centralized operation.