Cisco CyberOps Associate (CBROPS) 200-201Security Policies and ProceduresEasy
A security auditor is performing an assessment of an organization's compliance with regulatory requirements. The auditor observes that a new system has been deployed without going through the standard security review and approval process outlined in the organization's security procedure documentation. Which aspect of the security program is primarily being evaluated by this observation?
- AAdherence to security procedures
- BEffectiveness of incident response
- CMaturity of the security policy
- DSecurity awareness training effectiveness
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Adherence to security procedures
The auditor's observation directly concerns whether the organization is following its established security procedures for system deployment, indicating an evaluation of adherence to these procedures.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Incident response is about reacting to breaches, not proactive system deployment.
- C. While related, the focus is on following the existing procedure, not the policy's maturity.
- D. This scenario does not directly assess employee knowledge from training.
Adherence to Security Procedures
The degree to which an organization consistently follows its documented security processes and guidelines.
- Crucial for maintaining a consistent security posture.
- Often assessed during security audits and compliance reviews.
- Deviation can indicate weaknesses in controls or training.
Memory trick: Audits CHECK for compliance, gaps, and effectiveness.