Which of the following best describes the purpose of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)...

 Purpose of ISO 27002:

ISO 27002 provides detailed guidance for implementing the controls outlined in ISO 27001, catering to security professionals managing organizational security.

 Why This is Correct:

Focuses on actionable recommendations for security implementation and management.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B. Common basis for standards: A broader goal, not the primary purpose.

C. Effective security management practice: A benefit, not the main objective.

D. Guidelines and general principles: Overlaps with ISO 27001, not ISO 27002.

 References:

EC-Council aligns ISO 27002 with practical recommendations for managing and maintaining information security systems.