Directive: A formal instruction, order, or policy issued by an authority. It sets a course of action, procedure, or standard to be followed. Directives can be used to implement and enforce compliance with laws and regulations, and in an organizational context, they might outline specific requirements related to information protection, user behavior, or the use of systems and networks.
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 D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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