Correct Answer: D
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Due diligence is the act of gathering the necessary information so the best decision-making activities can take place. Before a company purchases another company, it should carry out due diligence activities so that the purchasing company does not have any "surprises" down the road. The purchasing company should investigate all relevant aspects of the past, present, and predictable future of the business of the target company. If this does not take place and the purchase of the new company hurts the original company financially or legally, the decision makers could be found liable (responsible) and negligent by the shareholders.
In information security, similar data gathering should take place so that there are no "surprises" down the road and the risks are fully understood before they are accepted.
Latest security patches for servers being installed as per the Patch Management process is a good security measure that should take place. This measure would not violate Due Diligence.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Security policy being outdated is a security risk that would violate due diligence.
B: Data owners not laying out the foundation of data protection is a security risk that would violate due diligence.
C: A network administrator not taking mandatory two-week vacation as planned protection is a security risk that would violate due diligence.
References:
Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 1023