CISSP – Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) — Question 7

Which of the following federal laws is designed to protect computer data from theft

Answer options

• A. Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
• B. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
• C. Government Information Security Reform Act (GISRA)
• D. Computer Security Act

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) specifically addresses and criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems and data theft. The other options, while related to information security, primarily focus on establishing security protocols and management rather than directly preventing theft of data.