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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Foundational

Strategic Alignment

Ensuring the information security strategy directly supports and enables business goals and objectives.

Definition

Strategic alignment is a core outcome of security governance: security investments, priorities, and controls are justified in terms of business objectives rather than technology alone. It requires understanding business strategy, risk appetite, and stakeholder needs. Misalignment often shows up as security blocking the business or spending on low-value controls.

Example

Security funds data-loss prevention first because the business strategy depends on protecting proprietary formulas.

Exam tip

When answer choices include 'align with business objectives,' it is frequently the best answer on CISM and CGEIT.

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