CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #696
What is the purpose of security procedures?
The correct answer is C. To outline the step-by-step instructions for implementing security controls. Security procedures are operational documents that provide step-by-step instructions for performing specific security-related tasks, such as how to onboard a new employee, respond to a detected intrusion, or apply a patch. Technical specifications for solutions (A) belong in…
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What is the purpose of security procedures?
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- ATo define the technical specifications for security solutions
- BTo define the overall security strategy of an organization
- CTo outline the step-by-step instructions for implementing security controls
- DTo establish the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of security measures
How the community answered
(29 responses)- B3% (1)
- C90% (26)
- D7% (2)
Explanation
Security procedures are operational documents that provide step-by-step instructions for performing specific security-related tasks, such as how to onboard a new employee, respond to a detected intrusion, or apply a patch. Technical specifications for solutions (A) belong in technical standards or design documents. The overall security strategy (B) is defined in a security policy. Evaluation criteria (D) belong in security metrics or audit frameworks.
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