CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) — Question 22

Detailed step-by-step instructions to follow during a security incident are considered:

Answer options

• A. Policies
• B. Guidelines
• C. Procedures
• D. Standards

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Procedures, as they provide specific, detailed steps to follow during a security incident. Policies are high-level statements, Guidelines offer recommendations, and Standards set specific criteria, none of which offer the step-by-step detail that Procedures do.