Accounting Information Systems (14th Edition)
Accounting Information Systems (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134474021
Author: Marshall B. Romney, Paul J. Steinbart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 1CQ
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Explain the true statement about information security.

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Answer to Problem 1CQ

Option b

Explanation of Solution

An organization is responsible for implementing strong information security control policies to manage the fraudulent activities. Firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, intrusion detection systems, and a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) are some of the information security control that provide defense-in-depth. These security controls need to be used in combination for better performance.

Information Technology is based on the security, confidentiality, privacy, processing integrity, and availability of information resources. Security becomes the primary component for attaining reliability. Information security controls are used for better performance of the organization.

Conclusion

Hence, option b is the correct answer and other options are incorrect.

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