A decentralized governance structure is characterized by decisions regarding cybersecurity policies and procedures being made exclusively at the executive level without input from lower-level departments or divisions.
Lower-level departments have decision-making authority.
A decentralized governance structure actually allows individual departments or divisions to make their own decisions regarding cybersecurity matters, which can result in varied policies and practices across the organization. This question addresses common misconceptions about the characteristics of decentralized systems by highlighting a trait that is opposite to decentralized governance, therefore educating the learner on the distinguishing aspects of decentralized governance structures.
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