A large retail chain realizes that while there has not been any loss of data, IT security has not been a priority and should become a key goal for the enterprise. What should be the FIRST high-level initiative for a newly created IT strategy committee in order to support this business goal?
Correct Answer: A
Identifying gaps in information asset protection should be the first high-level initiative for a newly created IT strategy committee in order to support the business goal of making IT security a priority. This initiative would help to assess the current state of IT security, identify the risks and vulnerabilities that may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, and determine the actions and resources needed to address them. The other options are not as high-level, as they are more related to the implementation or execution of IT security, rather than the planning or direction of it. References: : CGEIT Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 1: Governance of Enterprise IT, Section 1.3: Strategic Management, Subsection
1.3.2: Strategic Management Process, Page 23 : CGEIT Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 4: Risk Optimization, Section 4.3: IT Risk Management, Subsection 4.3.2: IT Risk Management Process, Page 156 :
CGEIT Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 5: Resource Optimization, Section 5.3: Security Resource Management, Subsection 5.3.1: Security Resource Management Overview, Page 192 : What is CGEIT? A certification for seasoned IT governance professionals1