CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Question

Attestation in the context of security compliance involves an official acknowledgment that an organization adheres to certain standards or requirements. This can be provided internally, by managed self-assessments and compliance committees, or externally, through regulatory examinations and independent third-party audits. The correct answer emphasizes the verification of compliance to prescribed standards, which is a core purpose of attestation. Other options, while related to compliance, do not accurately describe the specific process and purpose of attestation itself; for example, due diligence is about performing a comprehensive appraisal prior to signing an agreement, and a Risk Assessment is important for identifying potential risks but does not involve the formal acknowledgment of compliance.