CCT 285: Practice CISSP Questions - Evaluate and Apply Security Governance Principles (Domain 1.3)

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The fastest way to lose trust is to let AI adoption outrun your governance. We open with a blunt look at AI sprawl and shadow AI—how unsanctioned tools slip past weak policies, create data exposure, and strain legacy controls—then lay out a practical path for teams that don’t have a big‑tech budget: continuous discovery via proxies or CASB‑like tools, real‑time monitoring through a trusted partner, and risk assessments that focus on business impact, not buzzwords. The goal isn’t to slow innovation; it’s to make it safe and repeatable.
From there, we bring CISSP Domain 1.3 to life with five scenario‑based questions that mirror real leadership decisions. You’ll hear why federated governance outperforms heavy central mandates in multinationals, how defining risk appetite is the first step before any framework, and which metrics actually prove value to a board. We draw a clear line between due care (policies, accountability, legal alignment) and due diligence (testing, verification, audits), and we show why insurance can transfer residual risk but can never replace sound governance.
We also get specific about executive communication. A new CEO wants alignment, accountability, and outcomes—not weekly patch timelines. Learn how to map security objectives to corporate strategy, prioritize by business risk, and present measurable progress that earns budget and buy‑in. If you’re preparing for the CISSP or leading a program under pressure, these principles help you think like a strategist and act with confidence.
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Chapter

1. Welcome and Episode Setup (00:00:00)

2. Why Deep Dive CISSP Domain 1.3 (00:00:32)

3. AI Sprawl, Shadow AI, and Risk (00:01:48)

4. Practical Controls for AI Governance (00:04:57)

5. Domain 1.3 Questions Overview (00:07:11)

6. Q1: Federated Governance vs Central Control (00:09:06)

7. Q2: First Step—Risk Appetite (00:12:17)

8. Q3: Governance Metrics Boards Value (00:15:17)

9. Q4: Due Care vs Due Diligence (00:18:16)

10. Q5: What CEOs Don’t Need (00:21:05)

11. Study Resources and Closing (00:24:20)