NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2 Quiz
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What is the primary focus of the updates in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?

  • Incorporation of supply chain risk management processes
  • Integration of privacy risk management processes
  • Alignment with system life cycle security engineering processes
  • Alignment with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (correct)
  • How do the frameworks and processes in the RMF help organizations?

  • Manage operational costs
  • Maximize profits
  • Enhance employee satisfaction
  • Effectively manage security and privacy risks (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the organization-wide RMF tasks in Revision 2?

  • Conduct financial audits
  • Prepare information system owners to conduct system-level risk management activities (correct)
  • Develop marketing strategies for cybersecurity products
  • Train employees on cybersecurity regulations
  • What is the intent of establishing a closer connection to the organization’s missions and business functions in Revision 2?

    <p>Increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of the RMF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can this publication be accessed free of charge?

    <p><a href="https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP">https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?

    <p>Risk management for information systems and organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act provides the statutory responsibilities for NIST in developing information security standards and guidelines?

    <p>Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2 aim to achieve?

    <p>A system life cycle approach for security and privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for developing information security standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements for federal information systems?

    <p>NIST</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the availability status of NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?

    <p>Free of charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the updates in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the organization-wide RMF tasks in Revision 2?

    <p>To prepare information system owners to conduct system-level risk management activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for developing information security standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements for federal information systems?

    <p>NIST</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2 be accessed free of charge?

    <p><a href="https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP">https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the frameworks and processes in the RMF help organizations?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>NIST Director and Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the updates in NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2?

    <p>Improving risk management and security framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intent of establishing a closer connection to the organization’s missions and business functions in Revision 2?

    <p>To align security and privacy activities with organizational strategic goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act provides the statutory responsibilities for NIST in developing information security standards and guidelines?

    <p>Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 2, what does the publication aim to achieve?

    <p>Alignment with organizational strategic goals and objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

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    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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