SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission): A U.S. government agency that regulates the securities industry and oversees the stock and options exchanges. The SEC is responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and protecting investors from fraudulent or misleading practices. For example, the SEC might investigate a company for insider trading or issuing false financial statements.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D1: Information Security governance | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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