A CISO implements smart cards for credential management, and as a result has reduced costs...

 Smart Cards and Business Alignment:

Implementing smart cards reduces help desk costs and improves efficiency, demonstrating how security initiatives can directly support business objectives.

 Key Principles:

Cost reduction and process improvement align with organizational goals.

Demonstrates that security can provide tangible business benefits beyond risk reduction.

 Why Not Other Options:

Regulatory compliance (B) is not the focus here.

Increased presence (C) does not describe cost benefits.

Policy enforcement (D) is unrelated to operational cost reductions.

 EC-Council CISO Framework:

Aligning security measures with business goals enhances the value and perception of the security program.