1 Mind Map - Importance of Information Security Governance

These flashcards cover key concepts in information security governance, essential for understanding security frameworks and preparing for the CSM exam.

What is information security governance?

It establishes a framework to ensure security initiatives support business objectives while protecting organizational assets.

Define corporate governance.

Corporate governance provides the structure through which organizations direct and control operations, establishing accountability mechanisms and oversight responsibilities.

What is business enablement in the context of security?

It represents security's evolution from a barrier to a catalyst for organizational success, allowing security to support business objectives.

What are the five pillars of information protection?

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Authenticity, and Non-repudiation.

What does the CIA triad stand for?

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

What is confidentiality in information security?

Confidentiality ensures that information is accessible only to authorized individuals, protecting sensitive data through measures like encryption.

How does integrity contribute to information security?

Integrity guarantees that data remains accurate and unaltered during storage and transmission.

What is availability in the IT context?

Availability ensures that authorized users can access information and resources when needed.

Define authenticity in information security.

Authenticity verifies that data and communications are genuine, using digital certificates and authentication mechanisms.

What is non-repudiation?

Non-repudiation prevents parties from denying their actions, establishing undeniable proof of data origin and transactions.

How do IT security and information security differ?

IT security focuses on protecting technology infrastructure, while information security encompasses protecting all forms of valuable data.

What does strategic alignment ensure in security governance?

It ensures that security initiatives directly support business goals.

What is risk management's role in security governance?

Risk management identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to support business continuity and protect assets.

Define value delivery in the context of security investments.

Value delivery ensures security investments produce expected benefits, optimizing security spending to maximize risk reduction.

What is performance measurement in security governance?

Performance measurement tracks the effectiveness of security programs using meaningful metrics and key performance indicators.

What does assurance process integration do?

It embeds verification activities throughout security operations to catch issues before they escalate.