CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide

Chapter 23

Summarizing Elements of Effective Security Governance

This chapter covers the following topics related to Objective 5.1 (Summarize elements of effective security governance) of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam:

• Guidelines

• Policies

• Standards

• Procedures

• External considerations

• Monitoring and revision

• Types of governance structures

• Roles and responsibilities for systems and data

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of effective security governance, starting with the foundational elements of guidelines and policies. It delves into specialized policies such as business continuity and disaster recovery policies and outlines the importance of policies covering password and access control. The chapter also discusses ...