A security team is creating its governance framework. The team needs to produce documentation that offers helpful, but not mandatory, advice on best practices for handling data. This documentation is intended to help employees implement the mandatory data encryption standard without dictating specific tools or step-by-step instructions. Which type of document should the team create?
Detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific tasks or operations
Mandatory rules that specify minimum acceptable levels of security for products, actions, or systems
Regulations imposed by external bodies that an organization must legally comply with
Recommendations that are not mandatory but help to guide actions and operational procedures
Guidelines are recommendations that help an organization implement standards and policies. They are typically less formal, not mandatory, and provide suggested actions and best practices. In the scenario, the document offers helpful but not mandatory advice, which is the definition of a guideline.
Standards are mandatory rules that specify minimum acceptable security levels, not flexible recommendations.
Procedures are detailed, step-by-step instructions for performing specific tasks, not general best-practice advice.
Regulations are laws or rules imposed by external bodies that an organization must legally follow.
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