CISM Certified Information Security Manager – Question0091

To achieve effective strategic alignment of security initiatives, it is important that:

A.
Steering committee leadership be selected by rotation.
B. Inputs be obtained and consensus achieved between the major organizational units.
C. The business strategy be updated periodically.
D. Procedures and standards be approved by all departmental heads.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation:
It is important to achieve consensus on risks and controls, and obtain inputs from various organizational entities since security needs to be aligned to the needs of the organization. Rotation of steering committee leadership does not help in achieving strategic alignment. Updating business strategy does not lead to strategic alignment of security initiatives. Procedures and standards need not be approved by all departmental heads