200-201 Security Concepts Practice Question
A security engineer is implementing controls to meet compliance requirements. Which TWO of the following frameworks are specifically designed for protecting personal data?
⚠ Common exam trap
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.
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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.
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HIPAA
Why this is correct
HIPAA protects health information.
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NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Why it's wrong here
NIST CSF is a broad cybersecurity framework, not focused on personal data.
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GDPR
Why this is correct
GDPR protects personal data of EU citizens.
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PCI DSS
Why it's wrong here
PCI DSS focuses on payment card data, not personal data broadly.
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ISO 27001
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 is an ISMS standard, not specifically personal data.
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