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200-201 Practice Question: Which TWO components are essential in a…
Which TWO components are essential in a well-written security policy?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between a policy (high-level, principle-based) and a procedure or standard (detailed, implementation-specific), leading candidates to mistakenly include technical details like technology stacks or vendor names as essential policy components.
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Scope
A security policy must define its scope to specify which systems, users, and data are covered. Without a clear scope, the policy cannot be consistently applied, leading to gaps in enforcement. The scope ensures that all relevant assets are protected and that the policy's boundaries are understood by all stakeholders.
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Scope
Why this is correct
Defines who and what the policy covers.
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Cost estimates
Why it's wrong here
Costs are part of implementation planning, not policy.
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Enforcement
Why this is correct
Specifies penalties for non-compliance.
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Technology stack
Why it's wrong here
Technology details belong in procedures, not policy.
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Vendor names
Why it's wrong here
Vendor specifics are not typically in a policy.
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