Enterprise Information Security Policy Quiz

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What is an Access Control List (ACL)?

A table that lists the capabilities of a user or group
A policy that provides detailed guidance for the use of a specific resource or technology
A set of rules that define which users or groups are granted access to a particular resource (correct)
A high-level policy that sets the strategic direction for an organization's security efforts

What is a Capabilities Table?

A detailed policy that provides guidance for the use of a specific resource or technology
A high-level policy that sets the strategic direction for an organization's security efforts
A list of the access rights and privileges granted to a user or group (correct)
A matrix that integrates access control lists and capability tables

What is a Systems-Specific Security Policy (SysSP)?

A matrix that integrates access control lists and capability tables
A set of specifications that govern the rights and privileges of users to a particular information asset
A detailed policy that provides guidance for the use of a specific resource or technology (correct)
A high-level policy that sets the strategic direction for an organization's security efforts

What is an Access Control Matrix?

An integration of access control lists and capability tables that results in a matrix with organizational assets and users (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an Enterprise Information Security Policy (EISP)?

A high-level policy that sets the strategic direction, scope, and tone for all of an organization's security efforts (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of security policy provides detailed, targeted guidance for the use of a specific resource or technology?

Systems-Specific Security Policy (SysSP) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a capabilities table in the context of access control?

A list of user permissions associated with a particular subject (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Systems-Specific Security Policy (SysSP)?

To express management's intent for the acquisition, implementation, configuration, and management of a particular technology (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between managerial guidance and technical specifications in a SysSP?

Managerial guidance is written from a business perspective, while technical specifications are written from a technical perspective (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a policy administrator in an organization?

To create, revise, distribute, and store policies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a sunset clause in a policy or law?

To define the expected end date for the applicability of the policy or law (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of a technical specifications SysSP?

Configuration rules (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of security policy that management must define?

Systems-Specific Security Policy (SysSP) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the layered implementation of security?

Defense in depth (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered one of the least frequently implemented but most beneficial programs in an organization?

Security awareness program (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be a driving force in the planning and governance activities of an organization?

Enterprise information security policy (EISP) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the steps that must be taken to conform to policies?

Standards (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a detailed security policy that addresses a specific issue or topic?

Issue-specific security policy (A) Signup and view all the answers