Scenario: The new CISO was informed of all the Information Security projects that the section...

To get a delayed Information Security project back on track, upper management support is the most critical factor. Management endorsement provides authority, visibility, and potentially additional resources to overcome challenges.

Role of Upper Management Support:

Ensures prioritization of the project across the organization.

Provides necessary resources, including budget and personnel.

Helps remove obstacles and address inter-departmental dependencies.

Other Options:

More Frequent Meetings: Useful for tracking progress but doesn’t address root causes.

Staff Training: May be a factor but is not the primary solution.

Involving Internal Audit: Helpful for oversight but less effective for immediate scheduling issues.

Strategic Leadership in Projects: Stresses the importance of executive buy-in to resolve project delays.

Project Governance: Highlights management support as a driver for success.

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