Which of the following observations noted during a review of the organization's social media practices should be of MOST concern to the IS auditor?
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A. B. C. D.D.
The use of social media by organizations has become increasingly popular for advertising, brand recognition, and customer engagement. However, social media use can also create security risks for an organization, and it is important for the organization to establish and enforce policies and guidelines to mitigate these risks.
Out of the four observations presented in the question, the one that should be of MOST concern to the IS auditor is option D: "The organization does not have a documented social media policy." This is because without a documented policy, the organization does not have clear guidelines for how employees should use social media on behalf of the organization, what types of content are appropriate, and what security measures must be taken to protect the organization's assets and reputation.
Option A, "The organization does not require approval for social media posts," is a concern but is not as critical as option D. Requiring approval can help ensure that posts are appropriate, accurate, and do not pose a security risk, but it does not address the lack of guidelines for social media use overall.
Option B, "More than one employee is authorized to publish on social media on behalf of the organization," is not a major concern. Many organizations have multiple employees who are authorized to publish on social media, but as long as there are clear guidelines and policies in place, this should not pose a security risk.
Option C, "Not all employees using social media have attended the security awareness program," is also a concern but is not as critical as option D. Security awareness programs are important for educating employees on how to use social media safely and securely, but without a documented policy, employees may not know how to apply this knowledge in their social media use on behalf of the organization.
In summary, the absence of a documented social media policy is the most critical concern among the options presented.