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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #480

What is ensured by an information security policy? ()

The correct answer is D. The commitment of senior management to ensure that access to data is secure. An information security policy is a high-level governance document that primarily demonstrates and formalizes senior management's commitment to protecting the organization's information assets. It sets the strategic direction, scope, and tone of the security program…

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Question

What is ensured by an information security policy? ()

Options

  • AThe proper communication of the security posture of the organization
  • BThat financial documents are securely backed up
  • CThe correct handling of employee information on social networks
  • DThe commitment of senior management to ensure that access to data is secure

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • D
    90% (26)

Explanation

An information security policy is a high-level governance document that primarily demonstrates and formalizes senior management's commitment to protecting the organization's information assets. It sets the strategic direction, scope, and tone of the security program - essentially authorizing and backing all downstream security controls. While policies may communicate posture or address data handling, their most critical function is establishing that security is a top-down organizational commitment driven by leadership, not just an IT concern.

Topics

#Information Security Policy#Security Governance#Management Commitment#Policy Purpose

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