CRISC · Question #392
An organization has updated its acceptable use policy to mitigate the risk of employees disclosing confidential information. Which of the following is the BEST way to reinforce the effectiveness of…
The correct answer is C. Train all staff on relevant information security best practices. To reinforce an updated acceptable use policy aimed at preventing confidential information disclosure, training all staff on relevant information security best practices is the most effective approach.
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An organization has updated its acceptable use policy to mitigate the risk of employees disclosing confidential information. Which of the following is the BEST way to reinforce the effectiveness of this policy?
Options
- ACommunicate sanctions for policy violations to all staff.
- BObtain signed acceptance of the new policy from employees.
- CTrain all staff on relevant information security best practices.
- DImplement data loss prevention (DLP) within the corporate network.
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A5% (2)
- B3% (1)
- C81% (30)
- D11% (4)
Why each option
To reinforce an updated acceptable use policy aimed at preventing confidential information disclosure, training all staff on relevant information security best practices is the most effective approach.
Communicating sanctions, while important, serves as a deterrent but does not actively educate employees on how to prevent confidential information disclosure.
Obtaining signed acceptance ensures acknowledgment of the policy but doesn't guarantee understanding or compliance without accompanying education.
Training all staff on relevant information security best practices directly reinforces an acceptable use policy by educating employees on *how* to comply with the policy and *why* it's important to protect confidential information. Effective training improves understanding, awareness, and behavioral changes, which are critical for policy effectiveness in mitigating the risk of disclosure.
Implementing DLP is a technical control that can help enforce the policy, but it is a complementary measure, not the *best way to reinforce the effectiveness of the policy* through human behavior.
Concept tested: Policy reinforcement through security awareness training
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/compliance/regulatory/gdpr-security-and-compliance-training-guidance
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