The IT department of Enhanced Solutions is evaluating their current security posture compared to the industry's best practices to improve their security measures. They are assessing the difference between their current state and the desired state of security. Which process are they most likely engaging in?
Gap analysis is the correct answer because it involves comparing the current state of a system, process, or security posture with the desired or future state in order to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement. In this scenario, the IT department is conducting a gap analysis to determine where their security posture stands against industry best practices and what steps they need to take to reach their desired level of security. A risk assessment focuses on identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks – it does not inherently compare current and desired states. Security baselining involves setting a minimum level of security to compare against future measurements, but it does not involve a comparison to industry best practices. An impact analysis is generally conducted to understand the effects of system changes, not to compare current and desired security postures.
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