NISTNIST CSFGovern FunctionEASYFree question
Why is senior leadership involvement important in cybersecurity governance?
- A.Senior leaders should personally configure firewalls and security tools
- B.Senior leaders set the tone for cybersecurity culture and ensure adequate resources are allocated
- C.Only the IT department needs to be involved in cybersecurity governance
- D.Senior leadership involvement is optional in mature organizations
Why B is correct
Senior leadership sets the tone for cybersecurity culture, ensures adequate resources are allocated, makes strategic risk decisions, and demonstrates organizational commitment to cybersecurity.
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