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CPA · Question 19 · Area II: Security
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) organizes its Core into five concurrent and continuous functions. Which function includes activities to 'develop and implement the appropriate safeguards to ensure delivery of critical infrastructure services'?
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) organizes its Core into five concurrent and continuous functions. Which function includes activities to 'develop and implement the appropriate safeguards to ensure delivery of critical infrastructure services'?
Answer options:
A.
Identify
B.
Protect
C.
Detect
D.
Respond
How to approach this question
Map the 5 functions: Identify (Know it), Protect (Block it), Detect (See it), Respond (Fix it), Recover (Restore it). 'Safeguards' = Protect.
Full Answer
B.Protect✓ Correct
B
The 'Protect' function outlines safeguards to ensure delivery of critical services. It includes Identity Management, Access Control, Awareness and Training, Data Security, etc.
Common mistakes
Confusing Identify (Asset Management) with Protect (Safeguards).
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