CISM Certified Information Security Manager – Question0053

Reviewing which of the following would BEST ensure that security controls are effective?

A.
Risk assessment policies
B. Return on security investment
C. Security metrics
D. User access rights

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Explanation:
Reviewing security metrics provides senior management a snapshot view and trends of an organization’s security posture. Choice A is incorrect because reviewing risk assessment policies would not ensure that the controls are actually working. Choice B is incorrect because reviewing returns on security investments provides business justifications in implementing controls, but does not measure effectiveness of the control itself. Choice D is incorrect because reviewing user access rights is a joint responsibility of the data custodian and the data owner, and does not measure control effectiveness.