Discuss ISC2 CISSP Exam Topic 1 Question 120

Which of the following is a critical factor for implementing a successful data classification program?

AExecutive sponsorship

BInformation security sponsorship

CEnd-user acceptance

DInternal audit acceptance

Suggested Answer: A

The critical factor for implementing a successful data classification program is executive sponsorship. Executive sponsorship is the support and commitment from the senior management of the organization for the data classification program. Executive sponsorship can provide the necessary resources, authority, and guidance for the data classification program, and ensure that the program aligns with the organization's goals, policies, and culture. Executive sponsorship can also influence and motivate the data owners, custodians, and users to participate and comply with the data classification program. The other options are not as critical as executive sponsorship, as they either do not have the same level of influence or authority (B, C, and D), or do not directly contribute to the data classification program (D).Reference:CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition, Chapter 2, page 66;Official (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Reference, Fifth Edition, Chapter 2, page 72.

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21 comments · newest first

Yuki 2 days ago

True, but without A), the program lacks direction.

Clare 7 days ago

C) End-user acceptance matters too. If users don’t buy in, it fails.

Virgilio 12 days ago

I agree, but B) Information security sponsorship is also crucial. They drive the policies.

Yuki 18 days ago

I think A) Executive sponsorship is key. Without it, no real support.

Jesus 23 days ago

But without B) Information security sponsorship, there’s no framework to follow.

Jimmie 28 days ago

Exactly! If users are on board, implementation is smoother.

Eugene 1 month ago

I feel like C) End-user acceptance can make or break the program. They need to understand it.

Chan 1 month ago

D) Internal audit acceptance is important for compliance, but not as critical as A or B.

Nickole 1 month ago

True, but A) Executive sponsorship sets the tone. They allocate resources.

Willard 2 months ago

C) End-user acceptance matters too. If users don’t buy in, it’ll fail.

Jesus 2 months ago

I agree, but B) Information security sponsorship is also crucial. They drive the security policies.

Jimmie 2 months ago

I think A) Executive sponsorship is key. Without support from the top, it won't succeed.

Johnetta 2 months ago

Surprised that D) Internal audit acceptance isn't the top choice!

Dannette 2 months ago

Totally agree with A) Executive sponsorship!

Lindsay 2 months ago

Wait, how can you have a program without B) Information security sponsorship?

Leila 3 months ago

I think C) End-user acceptance is more important.

Glory 3 months ago

A) Executive sponsorship is key!

Merilyn 3 months ago

I vaguely remember discussing internal audit acceptance, but I thought it was more about compliance than actual implementation success.

Alex 3 months ago

I feel like information security sponsorship might be the right answer, but I can't recall if it was highlighted as the most critical in our studies.

Jose 3 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the role of end-user acceptance in data classification programs. It seems crucial to get everyone on board.

Vivan 4 months ago

I think executive sponsorship is really important, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only factor that matters.

ISC2 CISSP Exam - Topic 1 Question 120 Discussion