What is the purpose of establishing cybersecurity accountability within an organization?
- A.To confirm badges and keycards are deactivated for departing staff each week
- B.To verify patches and updates are installed before the next scheduled audit cycle
- C.To ensure individuals and groups are responsible for cybersecurity outcomes and have the authority to act
- D.To track licenses and renewals before vendor contracts expire each quarter
Why C is correct
Cybersecurity accountability ensures that specific individuals and groups are responsible for cybersecurity outcomes and have the necessary authority and resources to fulfill their responsibilities.
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