ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Practice Question

Administrative (and civil) proceedings in the United States normally rely on the "preponderance of the evidence" standard, meaning the facts must show that the claim is more likely true than not (>50 percent likelihood). This lower threshold is appropriate because the potential penalties are typically loss of employment or monetary damages, not criminal conviction or incarceration, which would require the much higher "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard. "Clear and convincing" is an intermediate civil standard reserved for special matters such as fraud, and "probable cause" applies to obtaining search or arrest warrants in criminal cases. Therefore, the organization will aim to demonstrate a preponderance of evidence during its internal administrative action.