CYBERSECURITY-PRACTITIONER practice question 14 of 30

SecOps consists of interfaces, visibility, technology, and which other three elements? (Choose three.)

Full set: 225 questions
Answer options
A: People Correct answer
B: Accessibility
C: Processes Correct answer
D: Understanding
E: Business Correct answer
Correct Answer:
A. People; C. Processes; E. Business
Explanation

SecOps is a framework that integrates security and operations to improve an organization's security posture. It is fundamentally built upon the classic triad of People, Processes, and Technology. The question already provides "Technology" and related aspects ("interfaces," "visibility"). The remaining core pillars are the skilled People who manage the systems, the well-defined Processes they follow for incident response and daily operations, and the alignment of these efforts with the overarching Business objectives. This ensures that security is not an isolated technical function but a core component that enables and protects the organization's mission.

Why Incorrect

B. Accessibility: This is a desirable feature of tools and systems used within SecOps, but it is not a foundational structural element of the framework itself.
D. Understanding: This is a goal or an outcome of a successful SecOps implementation (e.g., understanding threats), not a core component like people or processes.

References

1. Palo Alto Networks Academy

Cybersecurity Foundation (EDU-110)

Module 1: The Cybersecurity Landscape. The courseware establishes that a successful cybersecurity strategy requires a holistic approach that balances three key elements: people

processes

and technology. This triad is presented as the foundation for any effective security program

including SecOps.

2. Palo Alto Networks

"What Is SecOps (Security Operations)?"

Official Website. The documentation defines SecOps as a "collaborative effort between security and IT operations teams" and emphasizes that its success relies on the integration of "people

processes

and technology to deliver a more efficient and effective response to threats." This directly supports the inclusion of People and Processes.

3. Palo Alto Networks

Navigating the Digital Age: The Definitive Cybersecurity Guide for Directors and Officers

2022

Chapter 2: "Cybersecurity Is a Business Risk." This guide explicitly frames cybersecurity not as a purely technical issue but as a critical business risk that must be managed. This supports "Business" as a core element

as SecOps must align with and protect business goals

assets

and continuity.

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