What is a definition of compliance?

What is a definition of compliance?
A . Laws, considered collectively or the process of making or enacting laws
B . The state or fact of according with or meeting rules or standards
C . An official or authoritative instruction
D . A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Compliance is the state or fact of according with or meeting rules or standards1. In the context of information security, compliance means adhering to the applicable laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations that affect the organization’s information assets2. Compliance is one of the objectives of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which requires the organization to identify and evaluate the relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements that apply to its scope and operations3.

Reference: Oxford Languages; ISO/IEC 27000:2022, clause 3.9; ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 6.1.3.