ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
An organization is developing a data classification policy. Which THREE of the following should be classified as Confidential or higher? (Select THREE)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Customer personally identifiable information (PII)
Confidential data typically includes trade secrets, customer PII, and financial records. Public information and marketing brochures are public data.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Customer personally identifiable information (PII)
Why this is correct
PII is typically classified as Confidential or higher due to privacy laws.
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Public company press releases
Why it's wrong here
Press releases are intended for public disclosure.
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Financial records and projections
Why this is correct
Financial data is often sensitive and classified as Confidential.
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Trade secrets and intellectual property
Why this is correct
Trade secrets require high protection and are often Confidential.
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Marketing brochures
Why it's wrong here
Marketing material is usually public.
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Secure Network Architecture and Design
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.
Key term
Data classification
Data classification is the process of organizing data into categories based on its sensitivity, value, and criticality to an organization, so that appropriate security controls can be applied.
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