Discuss EC-Council 712-50 Exam Topic 1 Question 114

A newly appointed security officer finds data leakage software licenses that had never been used. The officer decides to implement a project to ensure it gets installed, but the project gets a great deal of resistance across the organization. Which of the following represents the MOST likely reason for this situation?

AThe software license expiration is probably out of synchronization with other software licenses

BThe project was initiated without an effort to get support from impacted business units in the organization

CThe software is out of date and does not provide for a scalable solution across the enterprise

DThe security officer should allow time for the organization to get accustomed to her presence before initiating security projects

Suggested Answer: B

Resistance often arises when projects are launched without stakeholder buy-in or support from affected business units.

Effective communication and collaboration with business units are essential to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed, reducing resistance and increasing project success.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . Software license expiration: Licensing synchronization issues are unlikely to cause broad organizational resistance.

C . Outdated software: While possible, the question does not indicate that the software is out of date or lacks scalability.

D . Time for acclimatization: The presence of the new officer is not relevant to project resistance; the issue lies with stakeholder engagement.

EC-Council CISO Reference: Discusses the critical role of stakeholder engagement and communication in ensuring successful project implementation within organizations.

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30 comments · newest first

Hana 6 months ago

B really stands out. Collaboration is key for success.

Hannah 7 months ago

D makes sense. New officers need time to build trust.

Omega 7 months ago

C could be a factor too. Outdated software isn't appealing.

Layla 7 months ago

Agreed! If they don't involve others, it won't work.

Veronika 7 months ago

I think B is the main issue. No support means resistance.

Leigha 7 months ago

I disagree, giving time for adjustment is crucial too.

Serina 7 months ago

Definitely needs support from the business units!

Kenneth 8 months ago

Wait, why were the licenses never used in the first place?

Phyliss 8 months ago

I think the software is probably outdated.

Mitzie 8 months ago

Haha, the security officer probably thought they could just wave their magic security wand and make it happen. B is the right choice.

Sabra 9 months ago

I'm going with B as well. Gotta get the stakeholders on board before rolling out something like this.

Tijuana 9 months ago

Definitely B. Trying to push a new security project without getting buy-in from the affected teams is a recipe for disaster.

Thersa 9 months ago

I vaguely recall something about software compatibility issues. Option C might be relevant if the software is outdated, but I still lean towards B being the main issue.

Avery 9 months ago

I feel like I've seen similar questions where lack of communication led to pushback. So, B seems right, but I wonder if the software's age could also play a role.

Oliva 9 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think option D could also be a factor. Maybe the organization just needs time to adjust to new leadership before jumping into projects.

Colette 9 months ago

I remember studying about stakeholder engagement, and it seems like option B makes the most sense here. If the officer didn't get buy-in, resistance is likely.

Brittani 10 months ago

B makes the most sense to me. Trying to push through a project without stakeholder support is a recipe for disaster.

Justa 10 months ago

I think B is the most likely reason. Implementing a new security project without consulting the affected teams is just asking for trouble.

Delmy 10 months ago

I'm a bit confused. Is the issue that the software is outdated, or that the security officer is new and facing resistance?

Jules 10 months ago

B) The project was initiated without an effort to get support from impacted business units in the organization. That's the most likely reason for the resistance.

Gearldine 10 months ago

Sounds like they skipped the buy-in phase.

Cletus 11 months ago

B is the correct answer. The security officer should have done some internal marketing and change management before launching the project.

Nettie 11 months ago

A is less likely. Expiration isn't the core problem here.

Cordell 11 months ago

Okay, let's see. I'm leaning towards B - getting buy-in from the business units seems crucial here.

Brigette 11 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different options carefully.

France 6 months ago

↳ replying to Brigette

D makes sense too. New officers need time to build trust.

Barrett 6 months ago

↳ replying to Brigette

True, but without buy-in, it won’t matter how good the software is.

Carla 6 months ago

↳ replying to Brigette

But what about C? If the software is outdated, that could cause problems too.

Pedro 6 months ago

↳ replying to Brigette

Agreed! If they didn't consult the teams, of course there’s pushback.

Chau 10 months ago

↳ replying to Brigette

I think B is the main issue here. No support means resistance.

EC-Council 712-50 Exam - Topic 1 Question 114 Discussion