- A
HIPAA
HIPAA protects health information.
- B
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Why wrong: NIST CSF is a broad cybersecurity framework, not focused on personal data.
- C
GDPR
GDPR protects personal data of EU citizens.
- D
PCI DSS
Why wrong: PCI DSS focuses on payment card data, not personal data broadly.
- E
ISO 27001
Why wrong: ISO 27001 is an ISMS standard, not specifically personal data.
Question 144 of 1,000
200-201 Security Concepts Practice Question
This 200-201 practice question tests your understanding of security concepts. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A security engineer is implementing controls to meet compliance requirements. Which TWO of the following frameworks are specifically designed for protecting personal data?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. federal law that mandates specific safeguards for protecting individually identifiable health information (PHI). It directly addresses the privacy and security of personal health data, making it a framework specifically designed for protecting personal data in the healthcare context.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
HIPAA
Why this is correct
HIPAA protects health information.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Why it's wrong here
NIST CSF is a broad cybersecurity framework, not focused on personal data.
- ✓
GDPR
Why this is correct
GDPR protects personal data of EU citizens.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
PCI DSS
Why it's wrong here
PCI DSS focuses on payment card data, not personal data broadly.
- ✗
ISO 27001
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 is an ISMS standard, not specifically personal data.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between frameworks that are specifically designed for personal data protection (like HIPAA and GDPR) versus general cybersecurity or information security frameworks (like NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001) that may include data protection but are not their primary purpose.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
HIPAA's Privacy Rule defines specific use and disclosure rules for PHI, while its Security Rule mandates administrative, physical, and technical safeguards (e.g., encryption, access controls, audit controls) for electronic PHI (ePHI). GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) applies to any organization processing personal data of EU residents, requiring data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), breach notification within 72 hours, and explicit consent mechanisms. Both frameworks are legally enforceable and carry significant penalties for non-compliance, unlike voluntary frameworks like NIST CSF.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 200-201 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 200-201 question test?
Security Concepts — This question tests Security Concepts — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: HIPAA — HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. federal law that mandates specific safeguards for protecting individually identifiable health information (PHI). It directly addresses the privacy and security of personal health data, making it a framework specifically designed for protecting personal data in the healthcare context.
What should I do if I get this 200-201 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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