What is the final step in the ISCM process?

• A. Review and update the monitoring program
• B. Define an ISCM Strategy
• C. Implement monitoring
• D. Perform risk assessment

Answer: (A)

In ISCM, the work is an ongoing cycle aimed at keeping security monitoring effective as conditions change. After you implement monitoring, collect data, analyze results, and take action to address risks, you reach a final step that refreshes the whole approach. This final step is to review and update the monitoring program. By doing so, you adjust the scope, data sources, metrics, and response actions to reflect new assets, evolving threats, updated risk assessments, and any changes in mission or regulations. This keeps the ISCM program current and capable of accurately representing the organization’s risk posture.

The other steps—defining the strategy, implementing monitoring, and performing risk assessment—are essential setup and initial activities, but without regularly reviewing and updating the program, the monitoring effort can become outdated and less effective.