ISO 27001 Practice Question: What is the purpose of network segmentation as a control? | CyberCertPrep
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What is the purpose of network segmentation as a control?
A.To increase network speed
B.To separate networks into zones to limit the spread of security incidents and control access
C.To reduce hardware costs
D.To simplify network management
Why B is correct
Network segmentation divides networks into zones, limiting the spread of security incidents and enabling more granular access control between segments.
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Where this fits in the ISO 27001 exam
Security Controls
Selecting and implementing security controls to treat identified risks, mapped to Annex A.
This question belongs to the "Annex A Controls" domain, which makes up about 25% of the ISO 27001 exam.
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