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 Change management is the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring changes to information systems in a controlled and coordinated manner. Change management proactively minimizes the likelihood of disruption, unauthorized alterations, and errors by ensuring that changes are aligned with the organization’s objectives, policies, and procedures. Change management also involves identifying and mitigating the risks associated with changes, as well as communicating and documenting the changes to all relevant stakeholders12.

References = 1: CISM Review Manual (Digital Version), page 271 2: CISM Review Manual (Print Version), page 271

Any weaknesses identified, even after an unsuccessful attack, should be tracked and reported until they are fully resolved. This ensures accountability, remediation, and prevention of future incidents. Ignoring or delaying action increases exposure to future threats.

“All vulnerabilities must be tracked, assigned for remediation, and closed out following proper documentation and validation.”

— CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, Chapter 4: Incident Management, Section: Remediation and Lessons Learned

ISACA’s guidance in the practice questions clearly recommends formal tracking and resolution of vulnerabilities as the best practice for ongoing security management.

The most effective way to determine the alignment of an information security program with the business strategy is D. Engage business process owners. This is because business process owners are the key stakeholders who are responsible for defining, executing, and monitoring the business processes that support the organization’s mission, vision, and goals. By engaging them, the information security manager can understand their needs, expectations, and challenges, and ensure that the information security program is aligned with their requirements and objectives. Engaging business process owners can also help to establish trust, collaboration, and communication between the information security function and the business units, and foster a culture of security awareness and accountability.

Business process owners are the key stakeholders who are responsible for defining, executing, and monitoring the business processes that support the organization’s mission, vision, and goals. By engaging them, the information security manager can understand their needs, expectations, and challenges, and ensure that the information security program is aligned with their requirements and objectives. (From CISM Manual or related resources)

References = CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, Chapter 1, Section 1.2.2, page 201; CISM Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual 9th Edition, Question 78, page 20

 Network isolation techniques are immediately implemented after a security breach to reduce the extent of further damage by limiting the access and communication of the compromised systems or networks with the rest of the environment. This can help prevent the spread of malware, the exfiltration of data, or the escalation of privileges by the attackers. Network isolation techniques can include disconnecting the affected systems or networks from the internet, blocking or filtering certain ports or protocols, or creating separate VLANs or subnets for the isolated systems or networks. Network isolation techniques are part of the incident response process and should be performed as soon as possible after detecting a security breach. References = CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, page 308-3091; CISM Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Database - 12 Month Subscription, Question ID: 1162