- A
Procedures for data backup and recovery
Why wrong: Backup procedures are typically part of a backup policy or operational procedure, not the AUP.
- B
Requirements for password complexity and multifactor authentication
The AUP should define security requirements for personal devices, such as password complexity and MFA, to ensure they meet organizational security standards.
- C
Guidelines for responding to security incidents
Why wrong: Incident response procedures are documented in an incident response plan, not in the AUP.
- D
A list of approved social media platforms
Why wrong: Social media platforms may be covered in a separate policy or section, but the core of AUP for personal devices is about permissible use and security controls.
Question 414 of 1,000
SSCP Security Operations and Administration Practice Question
This SSCP practice question tests your understanding of security operations and administration. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A security administrator is drafting an acceptable use policy (AUP). Which of the following should be included to address the use of personal devices for work purposes?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Requirements for password complexity and multifactor authentication
An acceptable use policy (AUP) for personal devices (BYOD) must include authentication requirements like password complexity and multifactor authentication to ensure that only authorized users can access corporate resources from potentially untrusted endpoints. This directly addresses the security risk of unauthorized access via personal devices, which is a primary concern in BYOD environments.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Procedures for data backup and recovery
Why it's wrong here
Backup procedures are typically part of a backup policy or operational procedure, not the AUP.
- ✓
Requirements for password complexity and multifactor authentication
Why this is correct
The AUP should define security requirements for personal devices, such as password complexity and MFA, to ensure they meet organizational security standards.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Guidelines for responding to security incidents
Why it's wrong here
Incident response procedures are documented in an incident response plan, not in the AUP.
- ✗
A list of approved social media platforms
Why it's wrong here
Social media platforms may be covered in a separate policy or section, but the core of AUP for personal devices is about permissible use and security controls.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse the AUP with broader security policies like incident response or data backup, but the AUP specifically governs user behavior and access controls, not operational procedures.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In BYOD scenarios, multifactor authentication (MFA) typically leverages time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) per RFC 6238 or push notifications via protocols like FIDO2, ensuring that even if a personal device is compromised, an attacker cannot authenticate without the second factor. Password complexity requirements often enforce minimum length (e.g., 12+ characters) and character diversity, as recommended by NIST SP 800-63B, to resist brute-force attacks on devices that may not have enterprise-grade security controls.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A SOC analyst notices unusual lateral movement in the network at 2 AM. The IR playbook dictates: identify and contain (isolate the affected machine), then eradicate (remove the malware), then recover (restore from backup), then document. Skipping containment before eradication risks the attacker regaining access. Questions like this test the sequence and rationale of incident response phases.
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What does this SSCP question test?
Security Operations and Administration — This question tests Security Operations and Administration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Requirements for password complexity and multifactor authentication — An acceptable use policy (AUP) for personal devices (BYOD) must include authentication requirements like password complexity and multifactor authentication to ensure that only authorized users can access corporate resources from potentially untrusted endpoints. This directly addresses the security risk of unauthorized access via personal devices, which is a primary concern in BYOD environments.
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