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Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0560

Which of the following outlined how senior management are responsible for the computer and information security decisions that they make and what actually took place within their organizations?

A. The Computer Security Act of 1987.
B. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines of 1991.
C. The Economic Espionage Act of 1996.
D. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

In 1991, U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines were developed to provide judges with courses of action in dealing with white collar crimes. These guidelines provided ways that companies and law enforcement should prevent, detect and report computer crimes. It also outlined how senior management are responsible for the computer and information security decisions that they make and what actually took place within their organizations.