Which of the following is a set of best practices, guidelines, or requirements that is widely accepted within an industry and helps organizations maintain a consistent level of security?

The correct answer is D. Standards. Standards are industry-wide or organizational benchmarks that define a consistent baseline of acceptable security practices (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS). Regulations are legally mandated rules enforced by governments. Policies are internal organizational rules. Procedures are…

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ARegulations
BPolicies
CProcedures
DStandards

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(28 responses)

B
7% (2)
C
4% (1)
D
89% (25)

Explanation

Standards are industry-wide or organizational benchmarks that define a consistent baseline of acceptable security practices (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS). Regulations are legally mandated rules enforced by governments. Policies are internal organizational rules. Procedures are step-by-step instructions for performing specific tasks. Only standards fit the description of being 'widely accepted within an industry.'

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#Security Standards#Security Governance#Best Practices#Industry Guidelines

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