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C . Correct Answer:
Technical verification involves directly testing or simulating controls.
Webvue's personnel simulated the encryption process, confirming test data security measures.
A . Incorrect:
Document review is passive, while technical verification is active and includes real-time assessments.
B . Incorrect:
Corroboration is about cross-checking information, whereas technical verification tests controls in practice.
Relevant Standard Reference:

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ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 5.1 (Leadership and Commitment) defines top management's role in ensuring the effectiveness of the Information Security Management System (ISMS). It requires top management to:
Ensure the availability of resources for the ISMS (Correct Responsibility).
Promote continual improvement of the ISMS (Correct Responsibility).
Direct and support employees to contribute to ISMS effectiveness (Correct Responsibility).
B . Conducting regular internal audits - Incorrect Responsibility:
Internal audits are not a direct responsibility of top management. Instead, Clause 9.2 (Internal Audit) requires audits to be conducted independently of management.
Top management is responsible for ensuring audits are conducted but does not need to conduct them personally.
Thus, top management is responsible for oversight and support but not for conducting internal audits themselves.
Relevant Standard Reference:
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Clause 5.1 (Leadership and Commitment)
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Clause 9.2 (Internal Audit)

While competence is important for an effective ISMS, the specific competence records of the ISMS manager are less relevant when determining resources for the internal audit program. The focus should be on resources directly related to the audit process itself. Here's why the other options matter:
*A. Availability of competent auditors and technical experts: Crucial for conducting thorough audits and accurately assessing the ISMS.
*C. Availability of the necessary documented information: Essential for auditors to review policies, procedures, and records related to the ISMS.
*D. Impact of different time zones: Can affect scheduling, coordination, and communication during the audit, potentially requiring additional resources.
References:
*ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Section 9.2 (Internal Audit): Emphasizes the need for competent auditors and emphasizes planning the audit program.
*PECB Candidate Handbook, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor: Outlines the importance of having sufficient and appropriate resources for the internal audit program.

Explanation:

* Risk analysis is the process by which the nature of the risk is determined along with its probability and impact. Risk analysis involves estimating the likelihood and consequences of potential events or situations that could affect the organization's information security objectives or requirements12. Risk analysis could use qualitative or quantitative methods, or a combination of both12.
* Risk management is the process by which a risk is controlled at all stages of its life cycle by means of the application of organisational policies, procedures and practices. Risk management involves establishing the context, identifying, analyzing, evaluating, treating, monitoring, and reviewing the risks that could affect the organization's information security performance or compliance12. Risk management aims to ensure that risks are identified and treated in a timely and effective manner, and that opportunities for improvement are exploited12.
* Risk identification is the process by which a risk is recognised and described. Risk identification involves identifying and documenting the sources, causes, events, scenarios, and potential impacts of risks that could affect the organization's information security objectives or requirements12. Risk identification could use various techniques, such as brainstorming, interviews, checklists, surveys, or historical data12.
* Risk evaluation is the process by which the impact and/or probability of a risk is compared against risk criteria to determine if it is tolerable. Risk evaluation involves comparing the results of risk analysis with predefined criteria that reflect the organization's risk appetite, tolerance, or acceptance12. Risk evaluation could use various methods, such as ranking, scoring, or matrix12. Risk evaluation helps to prioritize and decide on the appropriate risk treatment options12.
* Risk mitigation is the process by which the impact and/or probability of a risk is reduced by means of the application of controls. Risk mitigation involves selecting and implementing measures that are designed to prevent, reduce, transfer, or accept risks that could affect the organization's information security objectives or requirements12. Risk mitigation could include various types of controls, such as technical, organizational, legal, or physical12. Risk mitigation should be based on a cost-benefit analysis and a residual risk assessment12.
* Risk transfer is the process by which a risk is passed to a third party, for example through obtaining appropriate insurance. Risk transfer involves sharing or shifting some or all of the responsibility or liability for a risk to another party that has more capacity or capability to manage it12. Risk transfer could include various methods, such as contracts, agreements, partnerships, outsourcing, or insurance12. Risk transfer should not be used as a substitute for effective risk management within the organization12.
References :=
* ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Requirements
* ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Information technology - Security techniques - Information security risk management

According to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS), clause 7.2 requires an organization to determine the necessary competence of persons doing work under its control that affects its ISMS performance, and to provide training or take other actions to acquire or maintain the necessary competence1. Control A.6.3 requires an organization to ensure that all employees and contractors are aware of information security threats and concerns, their responsibilities and liabilities, and are equipped to support organizational policies and procedures in this respect2. Therefore, if an ISMS auditor finds that the information security incident training effectiveness can be improved, this indicates an opportunity for improvement (OFI) that is relevant to clause 7.2 and control A.6.3.
According to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 9.1 requires an organization to monitor, measure, analyze and evaluate its ISMS performance and effectiveness1. Control A.5.24 requires an organization to define and apply procedures for reporting information security events and weaknesses2. Therefore, if an ISMS auditor finds that based on sampling interview results, none of the interviewees were able to describe the incident management procedure reporting process including the role and responsibilities of personnel, this indicates a nonconformity (NC) that is not conforming with clause 9.1 and control A.5.24.
The other options are not correct options for preparing the audit findings based on the given information. For example, there is no nonconformance if the information security weaknesses, events, and incidents are reported, as this conforms with clause 9.1 and control A.5.24; there is no nonconformance if the information security handling training has performed, and its effectiveness was evaluated, as this conforms with clause 7.2 and control A.6.3; there is no nonconformity if the information security incident training has failed, as this may not necessarily indicate a lack of conformity with clause 7.2 or control A.6.3; there is no opportunity for improvement if the information security weaknesses, events, and incidents are reported, as this is already conforming with clause 9.1 and control A.5.24. References: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 - Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Requirements, ISO/IEC 27002:2013 - Information technology - Security techniques - Code of practice for information security controls