A company's security policy states: "Users must not install unauthorized software." However, employees are installing apps freely. What is the main issue?

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Cybersecurity - Compliance and Governance

A company's security policy states: "Users must not install unauthorized software." However, employees are installing apps freely. What is the main issue?

AThe policy is not communicated or enforced properly

BEmployees do not understand how to install software

CThe policy is too strict and should allow all software

DThe policy encourages software installation

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the policy and behavior mismatch
The policy forbids unauthorized software, but employees ignore it.
Step 2: Identify the cause of non-compliance
This usually means the policy is not communicated or enforced properly.
Final Answer:
The policy is not communicated or enforced properly -> Option A
Quick Check:
Non-compliance = Poor communication/enforcement [OK]

Quick Trick: Check if policy is known and enforced [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Assuming policy is too strict without evidence
Blaming employees' technical skills
Misreading policy intent

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A company's security policy states: "Users must not install unauthorized software." However, employees are installing apps freely. What is the main issue?

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Step 2: Identify the cause of non-compliance

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