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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A security team implements a policy that requires…
A security team implements a policy that requires all access to sensitive data to be logged and audited. Which principle is being enforced?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between accountability (tracking and attributing actions) and non-repudiation (cryptographic proof of origin), leading candidates to confuse logging with the stronger assurance provided by digital signatures.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Accountability
Accountability is enforced because logging and auditing create a traceable record of who accessed sensitive data and what actions they performed. This allows security teams to hold individuals responsible for their actions by correlating log entries with specific user identities, typically via authentication systems like LDAP or SAML. The policy directly supports the principle that users must be answerable for their access to protected resources.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Accountability
Why this is correct
Correct. Logging creates accountability.
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation is about denying actions, but logging supports both.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Integrity is about data accuracy.
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Least privilege
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege is about access levels.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Accountability
Accountability is the security principle that ensures actions and identity are linked so that a person or system can be held responsible for their activities.
Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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