20 Questions
What is the primary focus of the updates in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?
Alignment with NIST Cybersecurity Framework
How do the frameworks and processes in the RMF help organizations?
Effectively manage security and privacy risks
What is the purpose of the organization-wide RMF tasks in Revision 2?
Prepare information system owners to conduct system-level risk management activities
What is the intent of establishing a closer connection to the organization’s missions and business functions in Revision 2?
Increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of the RMF
What is the main focus of NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?
Risk management for information systems and organizations
Which act provides the statutory responsibilities for NIST in developing information security standards and guidelines?
Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)
What does NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2 aim to achieve?
A system life cycle approach for security and privacy
Who is responsible for developing information security standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements for federal information systems?
NIST
What is the availability status of NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?
Free of charge
What is the main focus of the updates in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the organization-wide RMF tasks in Revision 2?
To prepare information system owners to conduct system-level risk management activities
Who is responsible for developing information security standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements for federal information systems?
NIST
Where can NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2 be accessed free of charge?
How do the frameworks and processes in the RMF help organizations?
All of the above
According to NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2, who is responsible for developing information security standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements for federal information systems?
NIST Director and Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology
What is the primary focus of the updates in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?
Improving risk management and security framework
What is the intent of establishing a closer connection to the organization’s missions and business functions in Revision 2?
To align security and privacy activities with organizational strategic goals
Which act provides the statutory responsibilities for NIST in developing information security standards and guidelines?
Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)
According to NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2, what does the publication aim to achieve?
Alignment with organizational strategic goals and objectives
Study Notes
NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2
- Primary focus of updates: integrating Risk Management Framework (RMF) into system development life cycle
- Aim: to achieve more effective management and oversight of information security risks
Benefits of RMF
- Helps organizations manage information security risks more effectively
- Provides a structured approach to managing risk
- Integrates into system development life cycle
Organization-Wide RMF Tasks
- Purpose: to establish a closer connection to the organization’s missions and business functions
- Focus: on managing information security risks at the organizational level
Accessing NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2
- Available free of charge
- Can be accessed online
NIST Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing information security standards and guidelines
- Includes minimum requirements for federal information systems
- Authorized by the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
Goals of NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2
- To provide a structured approach to managing risk
- To integrate RMF into system development life cycle
- To achieve more effective management and oversight of information security risks
Test your knowledge of the comprehensive updates to the Risk Management Framework in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2. This quiz covers the alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, integration of privacy risk management processes, and incorporation of supply chain risk.
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