Asset Security
Question #251
A critical infrastructure provider operates multiple geographically dispersed sites. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) reports that the current Asset Management database is fragmented, with inconsistent naming conventions and outdated entries. To establish a defensible security posture and improve operational efficiency, which of the following should be the organization's first priority?
A. Consolidate security monitoring by deploying a centralized Security Operations Center (SOC).
B. Update the procurement policy to ensure all future assets meet standardized security specifications.
C. Perform a comprehensive automated and manual asset discovery to establish an accurate inventory baseline.
D. Deploy an AI-driven Vulnerability Management system to identify risks across all locations.
Domain Concept: Asset Security
This scenario evaluates management-level decision making in Asset Security. In CISSP exam scenarios, evaluate answers through executive governance, risk assessment, life safety, and due diligence before implementing technical controls.
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