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Isaca CISM Exam - Topic 2 Question 118 Discussion

Posted by Lilli on Sep 26, 2026 at 06:58 AM

A finance department director has decided to outsource the organization's budget application and has identified potential providers. Which of the following actions should be initiated FIRST by IN information security manager?

Suggested Answer: A

Before outsourcing any application or service, an information security manager should first determine the required security controls for the new solution, based on the organization's risk appetite, security policies and standards, and regulatory requirements. This will help to evaluate and select the most suitable provider, as well as to define the security roles and responsibilities, service level agreements (SLAs), and audit requirements. Reference: https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cism https://www.wiley.com/en-us/CISM+Certified+Information+Security+Manager+Study+Guide-p-9781119801948


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4 comments · newest first
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Lisbeth 38 minutes ago
Aligning the roles of the organization's and the service providers' stats sounds relevant, but I feel like we need to establish security requirements first before that.
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Lindy 5 days ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think obtaining audit reports on the service providers' hosting environment is really important too. It might help assess their security posture.
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Arlette 10 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about reviewing disaster recovery plans being crucial. Maybe that should come first?
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Blair 16 days ago
I think the first step should be to determine the required security controls for the new solution. It seems like a logical starting point.
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