Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 158

To ensure proper governance of information throughout the lifecycle, which of the following should be assigned FIRST?

Answer options

• A. Owner
• B. Classification
• C. Custodian
• D. Retention

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Assigning an Owner is crucial as they are responsible for the information's governance and management throughout its lifecycle. Without a designated Owner, it becomes challenging to implement proper classification, custodianship, and retention policies, making the other options less effective.