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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A security policy requires that all changes to a…
A security policy requires that all changes to a production system go through a formal change management process with approval from a change control board. This is an example of which security principle?
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Governance
Governance involves establishing policies, processes, and oversight to ensure security aligns with business objectives. The formal change management process is a governance mechanism.
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Least privilege
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege concerns access rights, not change approval procedures.
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Governance
Why this is correct
Correct. The structured approval board and process exemplify security governance.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth refers to layered technical controls, not process governance.
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Separation of duties
Why it's wrong here
While separation of duties may be part of change management, the overall process is governance.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Security policy
A security policy is a formal set of rules and guidelines that an organization establishes to protect its information assets and technology resources.
Key term
Governance
Governance is the framework of policies, processes, and controls that ensures IT activities align with business goals and comply with regulations.
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