CSSLP · Question #69
Which of the following areas of information system, as separated by Information Assurance Framework, is a collection of local computing devices, regardless of physical location, that are interconnecte
The correct answer is D. Enclave Boundaries. An enclave, as defined by Information Assurance Frameworks, is a collection of local computing devices connected via LANs and governed by a single security policy, regardless of their physical location.
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Which of the following areas of information system, as separated by Information Assurance Framework, is a collection of local computing devices, regardless of physical location, that are interconnected via local area networks (LANs) and governed by a single security policy?
Options
- ALocal Computing Environments
- BNetworks and Infrastructures
- CSupporting Infrastructures
- DEnclave Boundaries
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D91% (43)
Why each option
An enclave, as defined by Information Assurance Frameworks, is a collection of local computing devices connected via LANs and governed by a single security policy, regardless of their physical location.
"Local Computing Environments" is too broad and generic; an enclave is a more specific and formal term used in security frameworks.
"Networks and Infrastructures" refers to the underlying communication systems and hardware, but not specifically a collection of devices governed by a single security policy in the way an enclave is.
"Supporting Infrastructures" could include various services like power, cooling, or physical security, which are broader than just networked computing devices under a single security policy.
An enclave, in the context of information assurance, is defined as a collection of computing devices (like servers, workstations, and peripherals) that are interconnected, usually via local area networks, and operate under a unified security policy. This setup allows for consistent security management and policy enforcement within a defined boundary, regardless of the physical distribution of the devices.
Concept tested: Information Assurance Framework - Enclaves
Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-160v1.pdf
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