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Hemang Doshi
Hemang Doshi
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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
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Vulnerability and Control Deficiency

Vulnerabilities can arise from multiple sources, such as technological concerns, process lapses, and human weakness. To be effective, a vulnerability assessment must include process, procedural, and physical vulnerabilities in addition to technological flaws.

Audits, security reviews, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests are some methods that are commonly used to find vulnerabilities.

Various types of testing, as well as subject matter expert estimates, can be used to determine the degree of vulnerability. To the extent possible, the overall risk needs to be quantified. This helps management take relevant action.

Key Aspects from the CISM Exam Perspective

The following are some key aspects from the exam perspective:

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Certified Information Security Manager Exam Prep Guide - Second Edition
Published in: Dec 2022Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781804610633

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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
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