Cisco CyberOps Associate (CBROPS) 200-201Security Policies and ProceduresHard
A security team is evaluating a new data loss prevention (DLP) solution. They want to ensure that the DLP system's rules align perfectly with the organization's data classification policy, which defines what constitutes 'sensitive data' and how it should be handled. This alignment is critical for preventing both false positives and false negatives. Which aspect of security policy implementation is the team primarily focusing on during this evaluation?
- APolicy enforcement
- BPolicy review
- CPolicy communication
- DPolicy development
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Policy enforcement
Ensuring the DLP system's rules align with the data classification policy is a direct step in implementing and checking 'policy enforcement' mechanisms. The DLP is a tool to enforce the policy.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Policy review is about periodically re-evaluating the policy itself, not aligning a tool to it.
- C. Policy communication is about making sure people know the policy, not configuring systems to follow it.
- D. Policy development is the creation of the policy, which is already established in this scenario.
Security Policy Enforcement
The process of ensuring that security policies are consistently followed through technical controls, administrative procedures, and monitoring mechanisms.
- Involves using tools (e.g., DLP, firewalls) and processes (e.g., audits) to uphold policy rules.
- Crucial for a policy's effectiveness beyond mere documentation.
- Can involve automated checks or manual oversight.
Memory trick: Policies need D.I.E.R.: Develop, Implement, Enforce, Review.