Chapter 7: Security Awareness

Security awareness is simply letting

everyone know in the organization how

security impacts them and how important

they are, as stakeholders and team members,

to the continued success of the company.

• True

• False

To be effective, the security department should

instill “ security awareness ” among all levels of

the organization and external partners.

• True

• False

Security awareness meetings should be

held with all departments at a minimum

frequency of:

• Annually

• Quarterly

• Weekly

• Daily

Security awareness should be instilled

among half of the members, from all

layers of the organization and external

partners.

• True

• False

In double loop communication, information

should not only fl ow from the top of the

organization but also a process should be in

place for information to travel back to the top.

• True

• False

The “ lessons learned ” examples help

employees and partners understand why

security awareness is important to them

personally and for the success of the

organization.

• True

• False

Which is a method to increase

security awareness among all layers

of the organization and external

partners?

• Eyeglasses

• Bright lights

• Interactive activities

• None of the above

Focus groups consist of:

• Organizations

• External partners

• Individuals selected by management

• None of the above

When double loop communication is

used, the following employees have the

opportunity to become active:

• Police officers

• Stakeholders

• Managers

• None of the above

Team members are trained and polled

regularly to heighten their awareness about

changing trends in practices and rapidly

advancing technology in security.

• True

• False