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What is the primary goal of the Computer Security Division (CSD) at NIST?

  • To improve information systems security (correct)
  • To publish Special Publication 800 series
  • To develop ITL bulletins
  • To oversee eight divisions within NIST's ITL

Which of the following is a publication series produced by NIST?

  • CSD bulletins
  • NIST Security Division newsletters
  • ITL reports
  • Special Publication 800 series (correct)

How many divisions are within NIST's Information Technology Laboratory?

  • Six
  • Five
  • Seven
  • Eight (correct)

What is the name of the laboratory that the Computer Security Division (CSD) is a part of?

<p>Information Technology Laboratory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of documents are ITL bulletins?

<p>Informational briefs on security topics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of human nature?

<p>Being trusting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Asset Management domain?

<p>Developing classification schema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a primary goal of the Asset Management domain?

<p>Conducting penetration testing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the section number associated with the Asset Management domain?

<p>Section 8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning classification levels in the Asset Management domain?

<p>To determine access levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Cryptography domain?

<p>Protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Cryptography domain added?

<p>2013 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of the Cryptography domain in terms of information?

<p>Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of using cryptography according to the Cryptography domain?

<p>To protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is related to the Cryptography domain?

<p>Protecting information's CIA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the information owner?

<p>An official with legal or operational authority for specified information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role is responsible for the information ownership?

<p>An official with legal or operational authority for specified information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criterion for being an information owner?

<p>Holding legal or operational authority for specified information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can any employee in an organization be considered an information owner?

<p>No, it must be an official with legal or operational authority for specified information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is least likely to be an information owner?

<p>Front Desk Receptionist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of identification in the context of secured information and systems?

<p>Positively identifying the person or system seeking access (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of identification in secured systems?

<p>To authenticate the identity of the person or system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of secured information, what does identification primarily involve?

<p>Verifying the identity of the person or system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of identification in secured systems?

<p>To ensure that only authorized entities can access the secured information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between identification and access control in secured systems?

<p>Identification is the first step in the access control process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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