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An organization finds it necessary to quickly shift to a work-fromhome model with an increased need for remote access security. Which of the following should be given immediate focus?

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Which of the following is MOST important to ensuring information stored by an organization is protected appropriately?

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Which of the following BEST enables an information security manager to determine the comprehensiveness of an organization's information security strategy?

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Which of the following is the MOST important factor of a successful information security program?

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Which of the following is the BEST approach when creating a security policy for a global organization subject to varying laws and regulations?

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Which of the following presents the GREATEST challenge to the recovery of critical systems and data following a ransomware incident?

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Which of the following change management procedures is MOST likely to cause concern to the information security manager?

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Which of the following is an example of risk mitigation?

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Which of the following is MOST important to include in an incident response plan to ensure incidents are responded to by the appropriate individuals?

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The PRIMARY objective of a post-incident review of an information security incident is to:

Question 187 - CISM discussion

Which of the following is the sole responsibility of the client organization when adopting a Software as a Service (SaaS) model?

Host patching

Penetration testing

Infrastructure hardening

Data classification

Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

Data classification is the sole responsibility of the client organization when adopting a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Data classification is the process of categorizing data based on its sensitivity, value and criticality to the organization. Data classification helps to determine the appropriate level of protection, access control and retention for different types of data. Data classification is an essential part of data governance and risk management, as it enables the organization to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, protect its intellectual property and reputation, and optimize its data storage and usage costs.

In a SaaS model, the client organization has the least control and responsibility over the cloud infrastructure, platform and application, as these are fully managed by the cloud service provider (CSP). The client organization only has control and responsibility over its own data and users. Therefore, the client organization is responsible for defining and implementing data classification policies and procedures, and ensuring that its data is properly labeled and handled according to its classification level. The client organization is also responsible for educating its users about the importance of data classification and the best practices for data security and privacy.

The other options are not the sole responsibility of the client organization in a SaaS model, as they are either shared with or delegated to the CSP. Host patching, penetration testing and infrastructure hardening are all related to the security and maintenance of the cloud infrastructure and platform, which are the responsibility of the CSP in a SaaS model. The CSP is expected to provide regular updates, patches and fixes to the host operating system, network and application components, and to conduct periodic security assessments and audits to identify and remediate any vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the cloud environment. The client organization may have some responsibility to monitor and verify the CSP's performance and compliance with the service level agreement (SLA) and the cloud security standards and regulations, but it does not have direct control or access to the cloud infrastructure and platform.Reference=

Understanding the Shared Responsibilities Model in Cloud Services - ISACA, Figure 1

CISM Review Manual, Chapter 3, page 121

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asked 01/10/2024

Sharanjit Kareer

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