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Security procedures

Security procedures

From the course: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Cert Prep (2024)

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Security procedures

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- [Instructor] Security procedures offer a detailed roadmap for how an organization implements its security policies and standards. While policies might state what needs to be done and standards describe the criteria to meet, procedures lay out the step-by-step instructions on how to actually achieve these objectives. Whether it's the process of granting user access, conducting routine system checks, or responding to a security incident, procedures ensure consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness in the day-to-day operations of a security program. By following procedures, staff can navigate complex security tasks with clarity and precision, minimizing the risk of error and oversight. Organizations commonly include several types of procedures in their policy frameworks. Change management procedures describe how the organization will perform change management activities to comply with their change management policy. This includes the possible use of version control and other tools…

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