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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Foundational

Guideline

Recommended, non-mandatory advice for implementing policies and standards when no specific standard applies.

Definition

Guidelines provide flexibility and best-practice suggestions, such as tips for recognizing phishing or choosing passphrases. Because they are discretionary, they cannot be enforced as requirements.

Example

A guideline suggests using a password manager to generate unique passwords.

Exam tip

If the question says 'recommended' or 'optional', the answer is guideline.

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