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NEW QUESTION # 174
As a new member of the IT department you have noticed that confidential information has been leaked several times. This may damage the reputation of the company. You have been asked to propose an organisational measure to protect laptop computers. What is the first step in a structured approach to come up with this measure?
- A. Formulate a policy
- B. Set up an access control procedure
- C. Encrypt all sensitive information
- D. Appoint security staff
Answer: A
Explanation:
An organisational measure is a measure that involves the establishment of policies, procedures, roles, responsibilities, and structures to manage information security within an organization. Examples of organisational measures include security policies, awareness programs, risk assessments, audits, and incident response plans. A policy is a statement of intent or direction that provides guidance for decision making and actions within an organization. A policy defines the scope, objectives, principles, and roles for information security management. Therefore, formulating a policy is the first step in a structured approach to come up with an organisational measure to protect laptop computers. Reference: ISO/IEC 27000:2022, clause 3.47; ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 5.2.
NEW QUESTION # 175
Select the words that best complete the sentence:
To complete the sentence with the word(s) click on the blank section you want to complete so that it is highlighted in red, and then click on the application text from the options below. Alternatively, you may drag and drop the option to the appropriate blank section.
Answer:
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competence of the audit team and decision made by the certification body According to ISO/IEC 17021-1, which specifies the requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems, an accredited certification means that the certification body has been evaluated by an accreditation body against recognized standards to demonstrate its competence, impartiality and performance capability1. Therefore, an accredited certification assures the competence of the audit team that conducts the audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and the decision made by the certification body that grants or maintains the certification based on the audit evidence and findings2. References: ISO/IEC
17021-1:2015 - Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems - Part 1: Requirements, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (Information Security Management Systems) | CQI | IRCA
NEW QUESTION # 176
Fill in Blanks
An organization does not check the source code of the updated version of an application when it is updated automatically. Thus, the application may be open to unauthorized modifications. This represents a _________________ that may impact information ___________________
- A. Risk, (2) availability
- B. Threat, (2) confidentiality
- C. Vulnerability, (2) integrity
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 177
Your organisation is currently seeking ISO/IEC27001:2022 certification. You have just qualified as an Internal ISMS auditor and the ICT Manager wants to use your newly acquired knowledge to assist him with the design of an information security incident management process.
He identifies the following stages in his planned process and asks you to confirm which order they should appear in.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation
Step 1 = Incident logging Step 2 = Incident categorisation Step 3 = Incident prioritisation Step 4 = Incident assignment Step 5 = Task creation and management Step 6 = SLA management and escalation Step 7 = Incident resolution Step 8 = Incident closure The order of the stages in the information security incident management process should follow a logical sequence that ensures a quick, effective, and orderly response to the incidents, events, and weaknesses. The order should also be consistent with the best practices and guidance provided by ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27035:2022. Therefore, the following order is suggested:
* Step 1 = Incident logging: This step involves recording the details of the potential incident, event, or weakness, such as the date, time, source, description, impact, and reporter. This step is important to provide a traceable record of the incident and to facilitate the subsequent analysis and response. This step is related to control A.16.1.1 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which requires the organization to establish responsibilities and procedures for the management of information security incidents, events, and weaknesses. This step is also related to clause 6.2 of ISO/IEC 27035:2022, which provides guidance on how to log the incidents, events, and weaknesses.
* Step 2 = Incident categorisation: This step involves determining the type and nature of the incident, event, or weakness, such as whether it is a hardware issue, network issue, or software issue. This step is important to classify the incident and to assign it to the appropriate resolver or team. This step is related to control A.16.1.2 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which requires the organization to report information
* security events and weaknesses as quickly as possible through appropriate management channels. This step is also related to clause 6.3 of ISO/IEC 27035:2022, which provides guidance on how to categorize the incidents, events, and weaknesses.
* Step 3 = Incident prioritisation: This step involves assessing the severity and urgency of the incident, event, or weakness, and classifying it as critical, high, medium, or low. This step is important to prioritize the incident and to allocate the necessary resources and time for the response. This step is related to control A.16.1.3 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which requires the organization to assess and prioritize information security events and weaknesses in accordance with the defined criteria. This step is also related to clause 6.4 of ISO/IEC 27035:2022, which provides guidance on how to prioritize the incidents, events, and weaknesses.
* Step 4 = Incident assignment: This step involves passing the incident, event, or weakness to the individual or team who is best suited to resolve it, based on their skills, knowledge, and availability.
This step is important to ensure that the incident is handled by the right person or team and to avoid delays or confusion. This step is related to control A.16.1.4 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which requires the organization to respond to information security events and weaknesses in a timely manner, according to the agreed procedures. This step is also related to clause 6.5 of ISO/IEC 27035:2022, which provides guidance on how to assign the incidents, events, and weaknesses.
* Step 5 = Task creation and management: This step involves identifying and coordinating the work needed to resolve the incident, event, or weakness, such as performing root cause analysis, testing solutions, implementing changes, and documenting actions. This step is important to ensure that the incident is resolved effectively and efficiently, and that the actions are tracked and controlled. This step is related to control A.16.1.5 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which requires the organization to apply lessons learned from information security events and weaknesses to take corrective and preventive actions. This step is also related to clause 6.6 of ISO/IEC 27035:2022, which provides guidance on how to create and manage the tasks for the incidents, events, and weaknesses.
* Step 6 = SLA management and escalation: This step involves ensuring that any service level agreements (SLAs) are adhered to while the resolution is being implemented, and that the incident is escalated to a higher level of authority or support if a breach looks likely or occurs. This step is important to ensure that the incident is resolved within the agreed time frame and quality, and that any deviations or issues are communicated and addressed. This step is related to control A.16.1.6 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which requires the organization to communicate information security events and weaknesses to the relevant internal and external parties, as appropriate. This step is also related to clause 6.7 of ISO/IEC
27035:2022, which provides guidance on how to manage the SLAs and escalations for the incidents, events, and weaknesses.
* Step 7 = Incident resolution: This step involves applying a temporary workaround or a permanent solution to resolve the incident, event, or weakness, and restoring the normal operation of the information and information processing facilities. This step is important to ensure that the incident is resolved completely and satisfactorily, and that the information security is restored to the desired level.
This step is related to control A.16.1.7 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which requires the organization to identify the cause of information security events and weaknesses, and to take actions to prevent their recurrence or occurrence. This step is also related to clause 6.8 of ISO/IEC 27035:2022, which provides guidance on how to resolve the incidents, events, and weaknesses.
* Step 8 = Incident closure: This step involves closing the incident, event, or weakness, after verifying that it has been resolved satisfactorily, and that all the actions have been completed and documented.
This step is important to ensure that the incident is formally closed and that no further actions are
* required. This step is related to control A.16.1.8 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which requires the organization to collect evidence and document the information security events and weaknesses, and the actions taken. This step is also related to clause 6.9 of ISO/IEC 27035:2022, which provides guidance on how to close the incidents, events, and weaknesses.
References:
* ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Requirements1
* PECB Candidate Handbook ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor2
* ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor - PECB3
* ISO 27001:2022 certified ISMS lead auditor - Jisc4
* ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Transition Training Course5
* ISO 27001 - Information Security Lead Auditor Course - PwC Training Academy6
* ISO/IEC 27035:2022, Information technology - Security techniques - Information security incident management
NEW QUESTION # 178
You are performing an ISMS audit at a residential nursing home that provides healthcare services. The next step in your audit plan is to verify the information security incident management process. The IT Security Manager presents the information security incident management procedure and explains that the process is based on ISO/IEC 27035-1:2016.
You review the document and notice a statement "any information security weakness, event, and incident should be reported to the Point of Contact (PoC) within 1 hour after identification". When interviewing staff, you found that there were differences in the understanding of the meaning of "weakness, event, and incident".
You sample incident report records from the event tracking system for the last 6 months with summarized results in the following table.
You would like to further investigate other areas to collect more audit evidence. Select two options that will not be in your audit trail.
- A. Collect more evidence on how the organisation determined the incident recovery time. (Relevant to control A.5.27)
- B. Collect more evidence on how and when the Human Resources manager pays the ransom fee to unlock personal mobile data, i.e., credit card, and bank transfer. (Relevant to control A.5.26)
- C. Collect more evidence on how the organization determined no further action was needed after the incident. (Relevant to control A.5.26)
- D. Collect more evidence on what the service requirements of healthcare monitoring are. (Relevant to clause 4.2)
- E. Collect more evidence on how and when the company pays the ransom fee to unlock the company's mobile phone and data, i.e., credit card, and bank transfer. (Relevant to control A.5.26)
- F. Collect more evidence by interviewing more staff about their understanding of the reporting process.
(Relevant to control A.6.8) - G. Collect more evidence on the incident recovery procedures. (Relevant to control A.5.26)
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
According to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS), clause 4.2 requires an organization to determine the needs and expectations of interested parties that are relevant to its ISMS1. This includes identifying the legal, regulatory, contractual and other requirements that apply to its information security activities1. Therefore, collecting more evidence on what the service requirements of healthcare monitoring are may not be relevant to verifying the information security incident management process, as it is not directly related to the audit objective or criteria. This option will not be in the audit trail.
NEW QUESTION # 179
Select the correct sequence for the information security risk assessment process in an ISMS.
To complete the sequence click on the blank section you want to complete so that it is highlighted in red, and then click on the applicable text from the options below. Alternatively, you may drag and drop the options to the appropriate blank
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Explanation:
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According to ISO 27001:2022, the standard for information security management systems (ISMS), the correct sequence for the information security risk assessment process is as follows:
* Establish information security criteria
* Identify the information security risks
* Analyse the information security risks
* Evaluate the information security risks
The first step is to establish the information security criteria, which include the risk assessment methodology, the risk acceptance criteria, and the risk evaluation criteria. These criteria define how the organization will perform the risk assessment, what level of risk is acceptable, and how the risks will be compared and prioritized.
The second step is to identify the information security risks, which involve identifying the assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and existing controls that are relevant to the ISMS. The organization should also identify the potential consequences and likelihood of each risk scenario.
The third step is to analyse the information security risks, which involve estimating the level of risk for each risk scenario based on the criteria established in the first step. The organization should also consider the sources of uncertainty and the confidence level of the risk estimation.
The fourth step is to evaluate the information security risks, which involve comparing the estimated risk levels with the risk acceptance criteria and determining whether the risks are acceptable or need treatment. The organization should also prioritize the risks based on the risk evaluation criteria and the objectives of the ISMS.
References: ISO 27001:2022 Clause 6.1.2 Information security risk assessment, ISO 27001 Risk Assessment
& Risk Treatment: The Complete Guide - Advisera, ISO 27001 Risk Assessment: 7 Step Guide - IT Governance UK Blog
NEW QUESTION # 180
Select the words that best complete the sentence:
"The purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance in a management system is to To complete the sentence with the best word(s), click on the blank section you want to complete so that it is highlighted in red, and then click on the applicable text from the options below. Alternatively, you may drag and drop the option to the appropriate blank section.
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Explanation:
Explanation:
According to ISO 27001:2013, clause 5.2, the top management of an organization must establish, implement and maintain an information security policy that is appropriate to the purpose of the organization and provides a framework for setting information security objectives. The information security policy must also include a commitment to comply with the applicable legal, regulatory and contractual requirements, as well as any other requirements that the organization subscribes to. Therefore, maintaining regulatory compliance is part of fulfilling the management system policy and ensuring its effectiveness and suitability. References:
* ISO/IEC 27001:2013, Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Requirements, clause 5.2
* PECB Candidate Handbook ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, page 10
* ISO 27001 Policy: How to write it according to ISO 27001
NEW QUESTION # 181
You are carrying out your first third-party ISMS surveillance audit as an Audit Team Leader. You are presently in the auditee's data centre with another member of your audit team.
Your colleague seems unsure as to the difference between an information security event and an information security incident. You attempt to explain the difference by providing examples.
Which three of the following scenarios can be defined as information security incidents?
- A. A hard drive is used after its recommended replacement date
- B. The organisation receives a phishing email
- C. An employee fails to clear their desk at the end of their shift
- D. A contractor who has not been paid deletes top management ICT accounts
- E. The organisation's malware protection software prevents a virus
- F. The organisation fails a third-party penetration test
- G. The organisation's marketing data is copied by hackers and sold to a competitor
- H. An unhappy employee changes payroll records without permission
Answer: D,G,H
Explanation:
Explanation
According to ISO/IEC 27000:2018, which provides an overview and vocabulary of information security management systems, an information security event is an identified occurrence of a system, service or network state indicating a possible breach of information security policy or failure of safeguards, or a previously unknown situation that may be security relevant1. An information security incident is a single or a series of unwanted or unexpected information security events that have a significant probability of compromising business operations and threatening information security1. Therefore, based on this definition, three examples of information security incidents are:
* A contractor who has not been paid deletes top management ICT accounts: This is an example of an unwanted or unexpected information security event that has a significant probability of compromising business operations and threatening information security, as it may result in loss of access, data, or functionality for the top management.
* An unhappy employee changes payroll records without permission: This is an example of an unwanted or unexpected information security event that has a significant probability of compromising business operations and threatening information security, as it may result in financial fraud, legal liability, or reputational damage for the organization.
* The organisation's marketing data is copied by hackers and sold to a competitor: This is an example of an unwanted or unexpected information security event that has a significant probability of compromising business operations and threatening information security, as it may result in loss of confidentiality, competitive advantage, or customer trust for the organization.
The other options are not examples of information security incidents, but rather information security events that may or may not lead to incidents depending on their impact and severity. For example:
* The organisation's malware protection software prevents a virus: This is an example of an identified occurrence of a system state indicating a possible breach of information security policy or failure of safeguards, but it does not have a significant probability of compromising business operations and threatening information security, as it is prevented by the malware protection software.
* A hard drive is used after its recommended replacement date: This is an example of an identified occurrence of a system state indicating a possible breach of information security policy or failure of safeguards, but it does not have a significant probability of compromising business operations and threatening information security, unless it fails or causes other problems.
* The organisation receives a phishing email: This is an example of an identified occurrence of a network state indicating a possible breach of information security policy or failure of safeguards, but it does not have a significant probability of compromising business operations and threatening information security, unless it is opened or responded to by the recipient.
* An employee fails to clear their desk at the end of their shift: This is an example of an identified occurrence of a service state indicating a possible breach of information security policy or failure of safeguards, but it does not have a significant probability of compromising business operations and threatening information security, unless the desk contains sensitive or confidential information that is accessed by unauthorized persons.
* The organisation fails a third-party penetration test: This is an example of an identified occurrence of a system state indicating a possible breach of information security policy or failure of safeguards, but it does not have a significant probability of compromising business operations and threatening information security, unless the penetration test reveals serious vulnerabilities that are exploited by malicious actors.
References: ISO/IEC 27000:2018 - Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Overview and vocabulary
NEW QUESTION # 182
Which two of the following are examples of audit methods that 'do not' involve human interaction?
- A. Conducting an interview using a teleconferencing platform
- B. Performing a review of auditees procedures in preparation for an audit
- C. Reviewing the auditee's response to an audit finding
- D. Observing work performed by remote surveillance
- E. Analysing data by remotely accessing the auditee's server
- F. Confirming the date and time of the audit
Answer: B,E
Explanation:
Audit methods are the techniques and procedures that auditors use to collect and evaluate audit evidence. Audit methods can be classified into two categories: those that involve human interaction and those that do not. Human interaction methods are those that require direct or indirect communication with the auditee or other relevant parties, such as interviews, questionnaires, surveys, observations, or walkthroughs. Non-human interaction methods are those that do not require any communication with the auditee or other parties, such as document reviews, data analysis, or remote surveillance.
Some examples of audit methods that do not involve human interaction are:
Performing a review of auditee's procedures in preparation for an audit: This method involves examining the auditee's documented information, such as policies, processes, records, or reports, to verify their adequacy and effectiveness in meeting the audit criteri a. The auditor does not need to interact with the auditee or anyone else to perform this method.
Analysing data by remotely accessing the auditee's server: This method involves accessing and processing the auditee's data, such as performance indicators, logs, metrics, or statistics, to verify their accuracy and reliability in meeting the audit criteria. The auditor does not need to interact with the auditee or anyone else to perform this method.
Reference:
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (Information Security Management Systems) objectives and content from Quality.org and PECB ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for auditing management systems [Section 6.2.2]
NEW QUESTION # 183
Below is Purpose of "Integrity", which is one of the Basic Components of Information Security
- A. the property of safeguarding the accuracy and completeness of assets.
- B. the property of being accessible and usable upon demand by an authorized entity.
- C. the property that information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals
- D. the property that information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals
Answer: A
Explanation:
Integrity is one of the basic components of information security, along with confidentiality and availability. Integrity means that information is safeguarded from unauthorized or accidental changes that could affect its accuracy and completeness. Integrity ensures that information is reliable and trustworthy3. Reference: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Training Course - BSI
NEW QUESTION # 184
You are an experienced ISMS audit team leader guiding an auditor in training. You are testing her understanding of follow-up audits by asking her a series of questions to which the answer is either "true* or
'false'. Which four of the following questions should the answer be true"'
- A. The outcomes of a follow-up audit should be reported to the individual managing the audit programme and the audit client
- B. A follow-up audit is required only in instances where a major nonconformity has been identified
- C. A follow-up audit may be carried out where nonconformities are minor
- D. The outcome of a follow-up audit could be a recommendabon to suspend the client's certification
- E. A follow-up audit may be carried out where nonconformities are major
- F. The outcomes of a follow-up audit should be reported to top management and the audit team leader who carried out the audit where the nonconformities were initially identified
- G. The outcome of a follow-up audit could lower a major nonconformity to minor status
- H. A follow-up audit is required in all instances where nonconformities have been identified
Answer: A,C,E,F
Explanation:
Explanation
A follow-up audit may be carried out where nonconformities are major. This is true because a major nonconformity is a situation that raises significant doubt about the ability of the organization's management system to achieve its intended results, and therefore requires immediate corrective action. A follow-up audit is necessary to verify the effectiveness of the corrective action and the conformity of the management system12.
A follow-up audit may be carried out where nonconformities are minor. This is true because a minor nonconformity is a situation that does not affect the capability of the management system to achieve its intended results, but represents a deviation from the specified requirements. A follow-up audit may be conducted to check the implementation of the corrective action and the improvement of the management system12.
The outcomes of a follow-up audit should be reported to top management and the audit team leader who carried out the audit where the nonconformities were initially identified. This is true because the top management is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and continual improvement of the management system, and the audit team leader is accountable for the audit process and the audit conclusions. The follow-up audit report should provide them with objective evidence of the status of the nonconformities and the corrective actions taken by the auditee13.
The outcomes of a follow-up audit should be reported to the individual managing the audit programme and the audit client. This is true because the individual managing the audit programme is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the audit activities, and the audit client is the organization or person requesting an audit. The follow-up audit report should inform them of the results of the follow-up audit and any changes in the certification status of the auditee13.
References :=
ISO 19011:2022 Guidelines for auditing management systems
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Requirements ISO/IEC 17021-1:2022 Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems - Part 1: Requirements
NEW QUESTION # 185
Prior to initiating the audit activities, the auditors considered the auditee's context, critical processes, and expectations. Which auditing principle has been applied?
- A. Due professional care
- B. Professional skepticism
- C. Integrity
Answer: A
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth
A . Correct Answer:
Due professional care refers to auditors carefully considering all relevant factors before initiating an audit.
In this scenario, the auditors assessed the auditee's context, processes, and expectations, which aligns with ISO 19011:2018 Clause 4 (Principles of Auditing: Due Professional Care).
B . Incorrect:
Professional skepticism is about challenging evidence and avoiding assumptions, not about contextual planning.
C . Incorrect:
Integrity refers to acting honestly and ethically, which is not the focus here.
Relevant Standard Reference:
ISO 19011:2018 Clause 4.5 (Due Professional Care)
NEW QUESTION # 186
What is social engineering?
- A. The organization planning an activity for welfare of the neighborhood
- B. A group planning for a social activity in the organization
- C. Creating a situation wherein a third party gains confidential information from you
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 187
Scenario 7: Lawsy is a leading law firm with offices in New Jersey and New York City. It has over 50 attorneys offering sophisticated legal services to clients in business and commercial law, intellectual property, banking, and financial services. They believe they have a comfortable position in the market thanks to their commitment to implement information security best practices and remain up to date with technological developments.
Lawsy has implemented, evaluated, and conducted internal audits for an ISMS rigorously for two years now. Now, they have applied for ISO/IEC 27001 certification to ISMA, a well-known and trusted certification body.
During stage 1 audit, the audit team reviewed all the ISMS documents created during the implementation. They also reviewed and evaluated the records from management reviews and internal audits.
Lawsy submitted records of evidence that corrective actions on nonconformities were performed when necessary, so the audit team interviewed the internal auditor. The interview validated the adequacy and frequency of the internal audits by providing detailed insight into the internal audit plan and procedures.
The audit team continued with the verification of strategic documents, including the information security policy and risk evaluation criteri a. During the information security policy review, the team noticed inconsistencies between the documented information describing governance framework (i.e., the information security policy) and the procedures.
Although the employees were allowed to take the laptops outside the workplace, Lawsy did not have procedures in place regarding the use of laptops in such cases. The policy only provided general information about the use of laptops. The company relied on employees' common knowledge to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information stored in the laptops. This issue was documented in the stage 1 audit report.
Upon completing stage 1 audit, the audit team leader prepared the audit plan, which addressed the audit objectives, scope, criteria, and procedures.
During stage 2 audit, the audit team interviewed the information security manager, who drafted the information security policy. He justified the Issue identified in stage 1 by stating that Lawsy conducts mandatory information security training and awareness sessions every three months.
Following the interview, the audit team examined 15 employee training records (out of 50) and concluded that Lawsy meets requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 related to training and awareness. To support this conclusion, they photocopied the examined employee training records.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
Lawsy lacks a procedure regarding the use of laptops outside the workplace and it relies on employees' common knowledge to protect the confidentiality of information stored in the laptops. This presents:
- A. A conformity
- B. An anomaly
- C. A nonconformity
Answer: C
Explanation:
Lawsy's lack of specific procedures for the use of laptops outside the workplace, despite allowing such use, represents a nonconformity. ISO/IEC 27001 requires that security controls and management processes be clearly defined, documented, and implemented. Relying solely on employees' common knowledge does not fulfill the standard's requirements for managing information security risks associated with mobile and teleworking.
NEW QUESTION # 188
You are an audit team leader who has just completed a third-party audit of a mobile telecommunication provider. You are preparing your audit report and are just about to complete a section headed 'confidentiality'.
An auditor in training on your team asks you if there are any circumstances under which the confidential report can be released to third parties.
Which four of the following responses are false?
- A. Although we advise the client the report is confidential we can decide to release it to third parties if we feel this is justified. We would always tell the client afterwards
- B. There are no circumstances under which the report can be released to a third party. Confidential means confidential and releasing the document would be a breach of trust
- C. If the third party has gained a legal notice for us to disclose the report then we must do so. In all such cases we would advise the audit client and, as appropriate, the auditee
- D. Our duty of confidentiality is not something that lasts forever. As a certification body, we can decide how long we wish to keep reports confidential. After this, they can be accessed by third parties making a subject access request
- E. Subcontracted auditors are considered to be third parties regarding confidentiality and are therefore typically bound by confidentiality agreements
- F. The report can be released to third parties but only with the explicit, prior approval of the audit client
- G. The starting position is always that third parties have no automatic right to access an audit report
- H. Any auditor employed by the auditing organisation can access the audit report
Answer: A,D,E,H
Explanation:
The audit report is a confidential document that contains sensitive information about the auditee's ISMS and its performance. The audit team has a duty to protect the confidentiality of the audit report and only disclose it to authorized parties, such as the audit client, the certification body, and the accreditation body. Therefore, the following responses are false:
* A: The audit team cannot decide to release the report to third parties without the consent of the audit client, as this would breach the confidentiality agreement and the audit code of conduct. The audit team should always inform the audit client before disclosing the report to any third party, and obtain their explicit, prior approval.
* F: Not every auditor employed by the auditing organization can access the audit report, as this would violate the principle of need-to-know. Only auditors who are involved in the audit process, such as the audit team leader, the audit team members, the audit programme manager, and the certification decision maker, can access the audit report. Other auditors who are not related to the audit have no legitimate reason to access the report, and should be prevented from doing so by appropriate security measures.
* G: The duty of confidentiality does not expire after a certain period of time, as this would compromise the trust and integrity of the audit process. The audit report remains confidential indefinitely, unless there is a legal or contractual obligation to disclose it, or the audit client agrees to release it. Third parties cannot access the audit report by making a subject access request, as this would infringe the privacy and data protection rights of the audit client and the auditee.
* H: Subcontracted auditors are not considered to be third parties regarding confidentiality, as they are part of the audit team and have a contractual relationship with the auditing organization. Subcontracted auditors are typically bound by the same confidentiality agreement and audit code of conduct as the employed auditors, and have the same rights and responsibilities to access and protect the audit report.
References: =
* ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 9.2, Internal audit
* ISO/IEC 27006:2015, clause 7.2.3, Confidentiality
* PECB Candidate Handbook ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, page 22, Audit Report
* PECB Candidate Handbook ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, page 24, Audit Code of Conduct
NEW QUESTION # 189
Scenario 3: Rebuildy is a construction company located in Bangkok.. Thailand, that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining residential buildings. To ensure the security of sensitive project data and client information, Rebuildy decided to implement an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001. This included a comprehensive understanding of information security risks, a defined continual improvement approach, and robust business solutions.
The ISMS implementation outcomes are presented below
* Information security is achieved by applying a set of security controls and establishing policies, processes, and procedures.
* Security controls are implemented based on risk assessment and aim to eliminate or reduce risks to an acceptable level.
* All processes ensure the continual improvement of the ISMS based on the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) model.
* The information security policy is part of a security manual drafted based on best security practices Therefore, it is not a stand-alone document.
* Information security roles and responsibilities have been clearly stated in every employees job description
* Management reviews of the ISMS are conducted at planned intervals.
Rebuildy applied for certification after two midterm management reviews and one annual internal audit Before the certification audit one of Rebuildy's former employees approached one of the audit team members to tell them that Rebuildy has several security problems that the company is trying to conceal. The former employee presented the documented evidence to the audit team member Electra, a key client of Rebuildy, also submitted evidence on the same issues, and the auditor determined to retain this evidence instead of the former employee's. The audit team member remained in contact with Electra until the audit was completed, discussing the nonconformities found during the audit. Electra provided additional evidence to support these findings.
At the beginning of the audit, the audit team interviewed the company's top management They discussed, among other things, the top management's commitment to the ISMS implementation. The evidence obtained from these discussions was documented in written confirmation, which was used to determine Rebuildy's conformity to several clauses of ISO/IEC 27001 The documented evidence obtained from Electra was attached to the audit report, along with the nonconformities report. Among others, the following nonconformities were detected:
* An instance of improper user access control settings was detected within the company's financial reporting system.
* A stand-alone information security policy has not been established. Instead, the company uses a security manual drafted based on best security practices.
After receiving these documents from the audit team, the team leader met Rebuildy's top management to present the audit findings. The audit team reported the findings related to the financial reporting system and the lack of a stand-alone information security policy. The top management expressed dissatisfaction with the findings and suggested that the audit team leader's conduct was unprofessional, implying they might request a replacement. Under pressure, the audit team leader decided to cooperate with top management to downplay the significance of the detected nonconformities. Consequently, the audit team leader adjusted the report to present a more favorable view, thus misrepresenting the true extent of Rebuildy's compliance issues.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
Which action described in Scenario 3 indicates that the audit team leader violated the independence principle?
- A. The audit team leader sent a favorable report after discussing the audit conclusions with the top management
- B. The audit team leader revealed confidential information about Rebuildy to the former employee
- C. The audit team included the former employee's evidence in the audit report without revealing the source
Answer: A
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth
A . Correct Answer:
Independence is compromised when an auditor alters audit findings under pressure.
The audit team leader misrepresented compliance, violating ISO 19011's principles of objectivity and integrity.
B . Incorrect:
Including anonymous evidence in an audit report is acceptable as long as it is verified.
C . Incorrect:
While revealing confidential information would be unethical, it was not mentioned in the scenario.
Relevant Standard Reference:
NEW QUESTION # 190
You are preparing the audit findings. Select two options that are correct.
- A. There is a nonconformity (NC). The information security incident training has failed. This is not conforming with clause 7.2 and control A.6.3.
- B. There is a nonconformity (NC). Based on sampling interview results, none of the interviewees were able to describe the incident management procedure reporting process including the role and responsibilities of personnel. This is not conforming with clause 9.1 and control A.5.24.
- C. There is an opportunity for improvement (OFI). The information security weaknesses, events, and madents are reported. This is relevant to clause 9.1 and control A.5.24.
- D. There is no nonconformance. The information security handling training has performed, and its effectiveness was evaluated. This conforms with clause 7.2 and control A.6.3.
- E. There is no nonconformance. The information security weaknesses, events, and incidents are reported.
This conforms with clause 9.1 and control A.5.24. - F. There is an opportunity for improvement (OFI). The iLiirmation security incident training effectiveness can be improved. This is relevant to clause 7.2 and control 6.3.
Answer: B,F
NEW QUESTION # 191
What is social engineering?
- A. The organization planning an activity for welfare of the neighborhood
- B. A group planning for a social activity in the organization
- C. Creating a situation wherein a third party gains confidential information from you
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Social engineering is a technique that involves creating a situation wherein a third party gains confidential information from you by manipulating your trust or exploiting your weaknesses. Social engineering can take various forms, such as phishing emails, phone calls, impersonation, or baiting. Social engineering is a common threat to information security, as it targets the human factor rather than the technical defenses. References: :
CQI & IRCA ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Course Handbook, page 26. : ISO/IEC 27001 LEAD AUDITOR
- PECB, page 13.
NEW QUESTION # 192
You are performing an ISMS audit at a European-based residential
nursing home called ABC that provides healthcare services. You find all nursing home residents wear an electronic wristband for monitoring their location, heartbeat, and blood pressure always. You learned that the electronic wristband automatically uploads all data to the artificial intelligence (AI) cloud server for healthcare monitoring and analysis by healthcare staff.
The next step in your audit plan is to verify that the information security policy and objectives have been established by top management.
During the audit, you found the following audit evidence.
Match the audit evidence to the corresponding requirement in ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
Answer:
Explanation:
NEW QUESTION # 193
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