CISM Certified Information Security Manager – Question0270

Which of the following measures would be MOST effective against insider threats to confidential information?

A.
Role-based access control
B. Audit trail monitoring
C. Privacy policy
D. Defense-in-depth

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
Role-based access control provides access according to business needs; therefore, it reduces unnecessary- access rights and enforces accountability. Audit trail monitoring is a detective control, which is ‘after the fact.’ Privacy policy is not relevant to this risk. Defense-in-depth primarily focuses on external threats