Section: INFORMATION SECURITY GOVERNANCE
Explanation:
Investments in security technologies should be based on a value analysis and a sound business case.
Demonstrated value takes precedence over the current business climate because it is ever changing. Basing decisions on audit recommendations would be reactive in nature and might not address the key business needs comprehensively. Vulnerability assessments are useful, but they do not determine whether the cost is justified.

Since they are regulatory requirements, a gap analysis would be the first step to determine the level of compliance already in place. Implementing a security committee or compensating controls would not be the first step. Demanding immediate compliance would not assess the situation.

Explanation
Acceptance of a risk is an alternative to be considered in the risk mitigation process. Assessment. evaluation and risk quantification are components of the risk analysis process that are completed prior to determining risk mitigation solutions.

Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The owner of the information asset should be the person with the decision-making power in the department deriving the most benefit from the asset. In this case, it would be the head of the sales department. The organizational unit cannot be the owner of the asset because that removes personal responsibility. The database administrator is a custodian. The chief information officer (CIO) would not be an owner of this database because the CIO is less likely to be knowledgeable about the specific needs of sales operations and security concerns.