Question

Policy is the seminal tool used to protect both our critical infrastructure and our individual liberties. Describe the role of policy is to provide us direction and structure?

Answer 1

Policies are the foundation of companies’ operations, a society’s rule of law, or a government’s posture in the world. Without policies, we would live in a state of chaos and uncertainty. The impact of a policy can be positive or negative. The hallmark of a positive policy is one that supports our endeavors, responds to a changing environment, and potentially creates a better world. In this chapter, we will explore policies from a historical perspective, talk about how humankind has been affected, and learn how societies have evolved using policies to establish order and protect people and resources. We will apply these concepts to information security principles and policies