Regulation: A rule or directive issued by a government agency to control or influence an industry or activity, aimed at protecting the public interest and ensuring compliance with standards. Examples include HIPAA, which governs the use and disclosure of personal health information, and PCI DSS, setting standards for payment card data security.
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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