Deck 11: Security and Personnel

Question 1

Security managers are accountable for the day-to-day operation of the information security program.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The use of standard job descriptions can increase the degree of professionalism in the information security field.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A background check must always be conducted to determine the level of trust the business can place in a candidate for an information security position.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

CompTIA offers a vendor-specific certification program called the Security+ certification.

Question 5

In most cases, organizations look for a technically qualified information security generalist who has a solid understanding of how an organization operates.

Question 6

The process of integrating information security perspectives into the hiring process begins with reviewing and updating all job descriptions.

Question 7

The CISSP concentrations are available for CISSPs to demonstrate knowledge that is already a part of the CISSP CBK.

Question 8

The advice "Know more than you say, and be more skillful than you let on" for information security professionals indicates that the actions taken to protect information should not interfere with users' actions.

Question 9

In many organizations, information security teams lack established roles and responsibilities.

Question 10

Organizations are not required by law to protect employee information that is sensitive or personal.

Question 11

The position of security technician can be offered as an entry-level position.

Question 12

The SSCP examination is much more rigorous than the CISSP examination.

Question 13

The CISSP-ISSEP concentration focuses on the knowledge areas that are part of enterprise security management.

Question 14

An organization should integrate security awareness education into a new hire's ongoing job orientation and make it a part of every employee's on-the-job security training.

Question 15

To maintain a secure facility, all contract employees should be escorted from room to room, as well as into and out of the facility.

Question 16

The information security function cannot be placed within protective services.

Question 17

The security manager position is much more general than that of the CISO.

Question 18

"Builders" in the field of information security provide day-to-day systems monitoring and use to support an organization's goals and objectives.

Question 19

The general management community of interest must work with information security professionals to integrate solid information security concepts into the personnel management practices of the organization.

Question 20

Existing information security-related certifications are typically well understood by those responsible for hiring in organizations.

Question 21

The general management community of interest must plan for the proper staffing of the information security function. _________________________

Question 22

Many hiring managers in information security prefer to recruit a security professional who already has proven HR skills and professional experience, since qualified candidates with information security experience are scarce. _________________________

Question 23

GIAC stands for Global Information Architecture Certification. _________________________

Question 24

ISSEP stands for Information Systems Security Experienced Professional. _________________________

Question 25

Friendly departures include termination for cause, permanent downsizing, temporary lay-off, or some instances of quitting. _________________________

Question 26

Many who move to business-oriented information security were formerly__________ who were often involved in national security or cybersecurity .

A)marketing managers
B)military personnel
C)business analysts
D)lawyers

Question 27

The International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) offers two levels of certification: the Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) and the Master Certified Computer Examiner (MCCE). _________________________

Question 28

The information security function can be placed within the __________.

A)insurance and risk management function
B)administrative services function
C)legal department
D)All of the above

Question 29

ISSMP stands for Information Systems Security Monitoring Professional. _________________________

Question 30

ISSAP stands for Information Systems Security Architecture Professional. _________________________

Question 31

Upper management should learn more about the budgetary needs of the information security function and the positions within it. _________________________

Question 32

The most common credential for a CISO-level position is the Security+ certification. _________________________

Question 33

A mandatory furlough provides the organization with the ability to audit the work of an individual. _________________________

Question 34

The CISA credential is geared toward experienced information security managers and others who may have similar management responsibilities. _________________________

Question 35

ISACA touts the CISA certification as being appropriate for accounting, networking, and security professionals. _________________________

Question 36

"Administrators" provide the policies, guidelines, and standards in the Schwartz, Erwin, Weafer, and Briney classification. _________________________

Question 37

Security managers accomplish objectives identified by the CISO and resolve issues identified by technicians. _________________________

Question 38

The model commonly used by large organizations places the information security department within the __________ department.

A)management
B)information technology
C)financial
D)production

Question 39

Which of the following is not one of the categories of positions defined by Schwartz, Erwin, Weafer, and Briney?

A)Definer
B)User
C)Builder
D)Administrator

Question 40

Many who enter the field of information security are technical professionals such as __________ who find themselves working on information security applications and processes more often than traditional IT assignments.

A)networking experts or systems administrators
B)database administrators
C)programmers
D)All of the above

Question 41

Though CISOs are business managers first and technologists second, they must be conversant in all areas of information security, including the technical, planning, and ____________________ areas.

Question 42

The ISSMP examination is designed to provide CISSPs with a mechanism to demonstrate competence in __________.

A)enterprise security management practices
B)security management practices
C)business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning
D)All of the above

Question 43

The __________ certification program has added a number of concentrations that can demonstrate advanced knowledge beyond the basic certification's CBK.

A)ISSEP
B)ISSMP
C)ISSAP
D)CISSP

Question 44

The ISSEP allows CISSP certificate holders to demonstrate expert knowledge of all of the following except __________.

A)systems security engineering
B)technical management
C)international laws
D)certification and accreditation/risk management framework

Question 45

__________ are the technically qualified individuals tasked to configure firewalls, deploy IDSs, implement security software, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, and coordinate with systems and network administrators to ensure that an organization's security technology is properly implemented.

A)CSOs
B)CISOs
C)Security managers
D)Security technicians

Question 46

__________ is the requirement that every employee be able to perform the work of another employee.

A)Two-man control
B)Collusion
C)Duty exchange
D)Task rotation

Question 47

The ____________________ acts as the spokesperson for the information security team.

Question 48

The breadth and depth covered in each of the domains makes the __________ one of the most difficult-to-attain certifications on the market.

A)NSA
B)CISO
C)CISSP
D)ISEP

Question 49

It is important to gather employee ____________________ early about the information security program and respond to it quickly.

Question 50

According to Schwartz, Erwin, Weafer, and Briney, "__________" are the real techies who create and install security solutions.

A)Builders
B)Administrators
C)Engineers
D)Definers

Question 51

__________ is a cornerstone in the protection of information assets and in the prevention of financial loss.

A)Fire suppression
B)Business separation
C)Separation of duties
D)Collusion

Question 52

Because the goals and objectives of CIOs and CISOs tend to contradict each other, InformationWeek recommends: "The people who do and the people who watch shouldn't report to a ____________________ manager."

Question 53

The former System Administration, Networking, and Security Organization is now better known as __________.

A)SANO
B)SAN
C)SANS
D)SANSO

Question 54

To assess the effect that changes will have on the organization's personnel management practices, the organization should conduct a ____________________feasibility study before the program is implemented.

Question 55

Many organizations use a(n) __________ interview to remind the employee of contractual obligations, such as nondisclosure agreements, and to obtain feedback on the employee's tenure in the organization.

A)hostile
B)departure
C)exit
D)termination

Question 56

The __________ is typically considered the top information security officer in the organization.

A)CISO
B)CFO
C)CTO
D)CEO

Question 57

__________ are hired by the organization to serve in a temporary position or to supplement the existing workforce.

A)Temporary employees
B)Consultants
C)Contractors
D)Self-employees

Question 58

The CISA credential is touted by ISACA as the certification that is appropriate for all but which type of professionals?

A)accounting
B)security
C)networking
D)auditing

Question 59

Like the CISSP, the SSCP certification is more applicable to the security__________ than to the security __________.

A)technician, manager
B)manager, engineer
C)manager, technician
D)technician, executive

Question 60

The International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) offers which certifications?

A)Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
B)Master Certified Computer Examiner (MCCE)
C)both a & b
D)neither a nor b

Question 61

Sometimes, contracted employees are self-employed or are employees of an organization hired for a specific, one-time purpose. These people are typically referred to as ____________________.

Question 62

SANS developed a series of technical security certifications in 1999 that are known as the Global Information ____________________ Certification or GIAC family of certifications.

Question 63

Job ____________________ can greatly increase the chance that an employee's misuse of the system or abuse of information will be detected by another employee.

Question 64

When new employees are introduced into the organization's culture and workflow, they should receive an extensive information security briefing as part of their employee ____________________.

Question 65

A(n) ____________________ agency provides specifically qualified individuals at the paid request of another company.

Question 66

The ____________________ of (ISC)² program is geared toward those who want to take the CISSP or SSCP exam before obtaining the requisite experience for certification.

Question 67

The CISSP certification requires both the successful completion of the examination and an ____________________ by a qualified third party, typically another similarly certified professional, the candidate's employer, or a licensed, certified, or commissioned professional.

Question 68

Once a candidate has accepted a job offer, the employment ____________________ becomes an important security instrument.

Question 69

ISACA offers the CGEIT as well as the CISA and ____________________ certifications.

Question 70

What functions does the CISO perform?

Question 71

The process of ensuring that no unnecessary access to data exists and that employees are able to perform only the minimum operations necessary on a set of data is referred to as the principle of ____________________.

Question 72

Security ____________________ are accountable for the day-to-day operation of the information security program.

Question 73

_____________________ departures include resignation, retirement, promotion, or relocation.

Question 74

What tasks must be performed when an employee prepares to leave an organization?

Question 75

Separation of ____________________ is used to reduce the chance of an individual violating information security and breaching the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information.

Question 76

Related to the concept of separation of duties is that of ____________________, the requirement that two individuals review and approve each other's work before the task is categorized as finished.

Question 77

Describe the concept of separation of duties.

Question 78

Certifications are designed to recognize ____________________ in their respective fields.