Physically securing backup tapes from unauthorized access is obviously a security concern and is considered a function of the:
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Physically securing the tapes from unauthorized access is obviously a security concern and is considered a function of the Operations Security Domain.
Operations Security can be described as the controls over the hardware in a computing facility, the data media used in a facility, and the operators using these resources in a facility.
Operations Security refers to the act of understanding the threats to and vulnerabilities of computer operations in order to routinely support operational activities that enable computer systems to function correctly. It also refers to the implementation of security controls for normal transaction processing, system administration tasks, and critical external support operations. These controls can include resolving software or hardware problems along with the proper maintenance of auditing and monitoring processes.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Physically securing backup tapes from unauthorized access is not considered a function of the Operations Security Domain Analysis.
C: Physically securing backup tapes from unauthorized access is not considered a function of the Telecommunications and Network Security Domain.
D: Physically securing backup tapes from unauthorized access is not considered a function of the Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning.
References:
Krutz, Ronald L. and Russell Dean Vines, The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the CISSP and ISSEP Exams, 2nd Edition, Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis, 2004, p. 71
Krutz, Ronald L. and Russel Dean Vines, The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2001, p. 301