Chapter 1: Information Security Governance

Governance is an important aspect of the certified information security manager (CISM) exam.

In this chapter, we will cover an overview of information security governance and aim to understand the impact of good governance on the effectiveness of information security projects.

You will learn about assurance functions such as governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and details about the various roles and responsibilities of the security function. You will also be introduced to the best practices for obtaining the commitment from the senior management of an organization toward information security.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Introducing information security governance

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