Best Practice: A procedure or set of procedures that is recognized as effective and efficient, typically representing the standard that should be aimed for in a particular area. In a security context, best practices could cover a wide range of areas, from password policies and access controls to incident response planning and system hardening. Adopting these practices can help organizations improve their security posture and mitigate potential risks.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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