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CISM Information Security Risk Management Practice Question
Order the steps for implementing a data classification policy in an organization.
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Define data classification categories, then define classification procedures and guidelines, then train employees on classification, then label data according to classifications, then monitor compliance and update policy.
Data classification starts with defining categories, then procedures, training, labeling, and monitoring.
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Define data classification categories, then define classification procedures and guidelines, then train employees on classification, then label data according to classifications, then monitor compliance and update policy.
Why this is correct
This order is correct because you must first define the categories, then establish procedures for how to classify, train staff on those procedures, implement labeling, and finally monitor to ensure compliance.
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Define data classification categories, then label data according to classifications, then define classification procedures and guidelines, then train employees on classification, then monitor compliance and update policy.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because labeling data should come after defining procedures and training; labeling before procedures leads to inconsistent classification.
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Train employees on classification, then define data classification categories, then define classification procedures and guidelines, then label data according to classifications, then monitor compliance and update policy.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because training cannot occur before categories and procedures are defined; employees need to know what to classify and how.
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Define data classification categories, then define classification procedures and guidelines, then label data according to classifications, then train employees on classification, then monitor compliance and update policy.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because labeling should occur after training, not before; employees must be trained to label correctly.
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