An organization wants to strengthen its security governance framework. Management decides to perform an internal self-assessment before scheduling any external audits. From the perspective of security compliance, what is the primary objective of performing this internal self-assessment?
To determine employee performance metrics for annual reviews
To prepare the organization for an impending external audit only
To identify potential internal control issues before they escalate
To allocate budget exclusively for IT department initiatives
The chief aim of an internal self-assessment is to discover weaknesses or gaps in existing controls before they develop into significant issues. By validating that safeguards are operating as intended and highlighting areas for improvement, the organization can remediate problems proactively, maintain compliance, and improve its overall security posture. In contrast, preparing solely for an external audit, budgeting for IT projects, or assessing employee performance are secondary or unrelated goals.
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