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Which organization developed the NIST cybersecurity framework?
Which organization developed the NIST cybersecurity framework?
What is the purpose of the NIST cybersecurity framework?
What is the purpose of the NIST cybersecurity framework?
Which of the following is not one of the core functions of the NIST cybersecurity framework?
Which of the following is not one of the core functions of the NIST cybersecurity framework?
What is the purpose of the NIST cybersecurity framework?
What is the purpose of the NIST cybersecurity framework?
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Which sector is the NIST cybersecurity framework primarily designed for?
Which sector is the NIST cybersecurity framework primarily designed for?
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Study Notes
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Purpose
- Provides a structured approach to managing and reducing cybersecurity risks
- Helps organizations to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats
Core Functions
- Identify: Develop an organizational understanding to manage cybersecurity risk to systems, people, assets, data, and capabilities
- Protect: Implement controls to prevent or mitigate cyber threats
- Detect: Implement activities to identify the occurrence of a cybersecurity event
- Respond: Take action during or immediately after a detected cybersecurity incident
- Recover: Restore capabilities or services that were impaired due to a cybersecurity incident
Exceptions
- The core functions do not include "Analyzing" as an option
Design and Application
- Originally designed for the US critical infrastructure sector
- However, it is widely used across various sectors and industries
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Test your knowledge on the NIST cybersecurity framework with this quiz! Discover which organization developed the framework and understand its purpose. Identify the core functions and find out which one is not included in the framework.
