Which control of ISO/IEC 27002 helps organizations ensure that employees and contractors are suitable for...

Control 6.1 Screening is the ISO/IEC 27002 control that helps organizations ensure employees and contractors are suitable for their roles. Screening is performed before employment or engagement, and it should be proportionate to business requirements, information classification, access levels, legal requirements, and the risks associated with the role. It may include verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, references, criminal record checks where lawful and appropriate, and professional credentials. The goal is not unnecessary intrusion; the goal is to reduce the risk that unsuitable individuals receive access to sensitive information, systems, facilities, or responsibilities. Control 6.4, Disciplinary process, deals with responding to policy violations after employment has begun. Control 6.7, Remote working, addresses security arrangements for work outside organizational premises. Neither directly verifies suitability before assigning a role. ISO/IEC 27002 treats people controls as essential because insider risk, negligence, excessive access, and role mismatch can create significant security exposure. Therefore, option A is the verified answer. References/Chapters: ISO/IEC 27002:2022, Control 6.1 Screening; Control 6.2 Terms and conditions of employment; Control 6.3 Information security awareness, education and training.

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