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CPA · Question 37 · Area II: Security

NIST Special Publication 800-53 is primarily designed for:

Answer options:

A.

Credit card security requirements.

B.

Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (Federal)

C.

International privacy laws.

D.

Corporate governance of IT.

How to approach this question

Associate SP 800-53 with Federal/Government controls.

Full Answer

B.Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (Federal)✓ Correct
Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (Federal)
NIST SP 800-53 provides a catalog of security and privacy controls for all U.S. federal information systems except those related to national security.

Common mistakes

Confusing it with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) which is voluntary for private sector.

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