CSSLP · Question #279
Which of the following are the benefits of information classification for an organization? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
The correct answer is B. It helps identify which protections apply to which information. C. It helps identify which information is the most sensitive or vital to an organization. Information classification helps organizations categorize data based on sensitivity and importance, enabling appropriate security controls and identifying critical assets.
Question
Which of the following are the benefits of information classification for an organization? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Options
- AIt helps reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- BIt helps identify which protections apply to which information.
- CIt helps identify which information is the most sensitive or vital to an organization.
- DIt ensures that modifications are not made to data by unauthorized personnel or processes.
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A4% (2)
- B91% (41)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
Information classification helps organizations categorize data based on sensitivity and importance, enabling appropriate security controls and identifying critical assets.
While effective security can reduce some costs, information classification's primary benefit is not directly reducing TCO; its value lies in effective risk management and compliance.
Information classification assigns a sensitivity level to data, which directly helps in determining and applying the appropriate security controls and protections required for that specific type of information.
By categorizing information, an organization can clearly identify which data is most sensitive, critical, or vital to its operations and reputation, allowing for prioritized security efforts.
Ensuring modifications are not made by unauthorized personnel primarily relates to data integrity controls and access management, which are informed by classification but not a direct benefit of classification itself.
Concept tested: Benefits of information classification
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/compliance/regulatory/data-classification-for-compliance
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