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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #112: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Do what is right in each situation you encounter on the job. The concept of 'due Care' (also known as 'the prudent person rule') refers to what a prudent person would do in a given situation. In cybersecurity, 'due care' means taking reasonable steps to secure and protect the organization's assets, reputation and finances. The concept is h

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Question

As an (ISC)?member, you are expected to perform with due care. What does 'due care' specifically mean?

Options

  • AApply patches annually
  • BDo what is right in each situation you encounter on the job
  • CResearching and acquiring the knowledge to do your job right
  • DGive continuity to the legacy of security practices of your company

Explanation

The concept of 'due Care' (also known as 'the prudent person rule') refers to what a prudent person would do in a given situation. In cybersecurity, 'due care' means taking reasonable steps to secure and protect the organization's assets, reputation and finances. The concept is holistic and includes, among other things: implementing the appropriate security standards, policies and procedures; ensuring proper cybersecurity awareness training; and promoting the continuous improvement of monitoring controls. Applying patches, continuing security practices and acquiring knowledge for the job are specific tasks included in 'due care', but are not good overall definitions of the concept (see ISC2 Study Guide, chapter 1, module 5).

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#Due Care#Professional Ethics#(ISC)2 Code of Ethics#Cybersecurity Professionalism

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