Eccouncil Exam 712-50 Topic 7 Question 69 Discussion

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Question #: 69
Topic #: 7

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XYZ is a publicly-traded software development company.

Who is ultimately accountable to the shareholders in the event of a cybersecurity breach?

AChief Financial Officer (CFO)

BChief Software Architect (CIO)

CCISO

DChief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Suggested Answer: C

by Quentin at Apr 21, 2023, 07:26 PM

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Toi

2 months ago

The CEO, of course. Who else is going to take the fall when the shareholders start throwing rotten tomatoes? I bet the CISO is already updating their resume.

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Elliot

8 days ago

The CISO may be updating their resume, but it's the CEO who will have to face the music in the end.

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Howard

23 days ago

I agree, the CEO is ultimately responsible for the company's overall performance and security.

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Shawnda

28 days ago

The CEO is definitely the one who will have to answer to the shareholders. It's a tough position to be in.

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Hassie

2 months ago

Hmm, tricky one. I'd go with the CEO, but I bet the CFO is secretly hoping the blame lands on the CIO. 'Not my fault, I'm just the money guy!' *wink wink*

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Fletcher

2 days ago

I think the CEO is ultimately accountable.

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Weldon

8 days ago

True, everyone tries to protect themselves in a crisis.

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Jennifer

19 days ago

But the CFO might try to shift the blame to the CIO.

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Kanisha

26 days ago

Yeah, the CEO is usually the one who takes the fall.

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Aide

1 months ago

I think the CEO is ultimately accountable.

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Carin

2 months ago

I'd say the CISO. They're the one in charge of the company's cybersecurity strategy and implementation. If there's a breach, it's their head on the chopping block, not the CEO's.

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Serina

1 months ago

But ultimately, the CEO is accountable to the shareholders for any major issues.

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Dean

1 months ago

I agree, the CISO is directly responsible for cybersecurity.

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Chi

2 months ago

Definitely the CEO. They're the one who sets the tone and is ultimately responsible for the company's security posture. The other options are just playing a supporting role.

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