Which of the following best describes the objective behind a formal assessment that focuses on security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, and privacy in service organizations?
It focuses on finding and remediating outdated software vulnerabilities
It ensures that an internal team has conducted a deep risk review with minimal outside input
It offers independent verification that protective measures align with recognized trust principles for safeguarding client data
It confirms that government healthcare regulations are upheld
The correct choice highlights that external evaluations of these areas provide confidence to stakeholders that controls match accepted criteria. The other options focus on different aspects — such as satisfying healthcare regulations, involving only in-house analysis, or targeting purely technical weaknesses — which do not address all of the listed focus areas or the goal of reassuring partners about operational protections.
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What are the recognized trust principles mentioned in the context of service organizations?
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Why is independent verification important in security assessments for service organizations?
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What is the difference between an internal audit and the type of independent assessment described here?