Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 107
An organization shares customer information across its globally dispersed branches. Which of the following should be the GREATEST concern to information security management?
Answer options
- A. Conflicting data protection regulations
- B. Cross-cultural differences between branches
- C. Insecure wide area networks (WANs)
- D. Decentralization of information security
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A because conflicting data protection regulations can lead to legal issues and compliance risks when handling customer information across different jurisdictions. Options B, C, and D, while important, do not present as significant a risk to information security as regulatory compliance does.