What is the BEST approach for managing shared elements from multiple regulations and standards?

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation (250–350 words)

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According to EC-Council CCISO documentation, the most effective and sustainable approach to managing overlapping regulatory and standards requirements is to develop a compliance crosswalk.

A compliance crosswalk maps shared control requirements across multiple regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA), enabling organizations to implement a single set of controls that satisfies multiple obligations. CCISO materials emphasize that this approach reduces redundancy, improves consistency, and simplifies audit and reporting efforts.

Designing for the strictest requirement (Option B) often leads to unnecessary cost and operational burden. Centralizing requirements (Option C) improves visibility but does not address overlap. Relying on audit teams (Option D) does not provide proactive governance.

Therefore, Option A is correct.