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James work as an IT systems personnel in SoftTech Inc. He performs the following tasks: - Runs regular backups and routine tests of the validity of the backup data. - Performs data restoration from…

The correct answer is D. Custodian. In information security governance, a Data Custodian is responsible for the day-to-day handling, maintenance, and protection of data - including performing backups, testing backup integrity, restoring data, and ensuring records are maintained per the classification policy. The…

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Question

James work as an IT systems personnel in SoftTech Inc. He performs the following tasks:

  • Runs regular backups and routine tests of the validity of the backup data.
  • Performs data restoration from the backups whenever required.
  • Maintains the retained records in accordance with the established information classification policy.

What is the role played by James in the organization?

Options

  • AManager
  • BUser
  • COwner
  • DCustodian

How the community answered

(18 responses)
  • B
    6% (1)
  • C
    6% (1)
  • D
    89% (16)

Explanation

In information security governance, a Data Custodian is responsible for the day-to-day handling, maintenance, and protection of data - including performing backups, testing backup integrity, restoring data, and ensuring records are maintained per the classification policy. The Data Owner (Choice C) is a management-level role responsible for classifying data and authorizing access. A Manager (Choice A) oversees personnel and processes. A User (Choice B) simply accesses data to perform their job. James's hands-on, operational tasks are the hallmark responsibilities of a Data Custodian.

Topics

#Information security roles#Data custodian#Backup and recovery#Data management

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