DELL TECHNOLOGIESDell NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0
The Dell NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 certification validates your ability to understand, implement, and apply the NIST CSF 2.0 to strengthen an organization's cybersecurity posture and resilience. Designed for cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, and risk managers, this credential proves you can integrate the framework's core functions, manage cyber risk, and communicate security priorities across the enterprise. Earning it demonstrates practical, framework-based skills that are essential for modern security operations.
1243 practice questions · Updated 2026-07-30
10Domains
48Objectives
269Concepts
1243Questions
NIST-CYBERSECURITY-FRAMEWORK-2 Curriculum
Every domain, objective, and concept the NIST-CYBERSECURITY-FRAMEWORK-2 exam measures.
- Identify increasing data security threats
- Importance of Cybersecurity Stance
- Consequences of Inadequate Cybersecurity
- Role in Risk Management
- Purpose of NIST CSF 2.0
- Key changes in NIST CSF 2.0
- Framework structure and components
- Intended audience and applicability
- Implementation and usage
- Identify CSF 2.0 components
- Describe the six functions
- Explain categories and subcategories
- Understand profiles and tiers
- Recognize CSF 2.0 structure and updates
- Identify the six Core Functions
- Understand the purpose of Core Functions
- Recognize the order and flow of functions
- Distinguish each function's role
- GOVERN Function Overview
- GOVERN and ERM Relationship
- Cybersecurity Risk Management Integration
- Organizational Context and Strategy
- Risk Management Governance Structure
- Policy and Oversight
- GOVERN Function Overview
- Organizational Context
- Risk Management Strategy
- Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities
- Policies, Processes, and Procedures
- Oversight of Cybersecurity Strategy
- Integration with Enterprise Risk Management
- Supply Chain Risk Management Governance
- Continuous Improvement of Governance
- Organizational Context Definition
- Risk Management Strategy Alignment
- Mission and Objectives Integration
- Risk Appetite and Tolerance Establishment
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements Identification
- Supply Chain Risk Management Context
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Policy Communication and Awareness
- Policy Review and Update
- Policy Enforcement and Accountability
- Role Definition
- Assignment
- Documentation
- Communication
- Review and Update
- Supplier Risk Identification
- Third-Party Risk Assessment
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Vendor Risk Monitoring
- Supplier Risk Response
- Identify Function Overview
- Categories of the Identify Function
- Asset Management (ID.AM)
- Risk Assessment (ID.RA)
- Improvement (ID.IM)
- Supply Chain Risk Management (ID.SC)
- Governance (ID.GV)
- Risk Management Strategy (ID.RM)
- Subcategory Relationships
- Application of Identify Function
- Asset Identification
- Asset Inventory Management
- Asset Categorization
- Criticality Assessment
- Sensitivity Assessment
- Asset Prioritization
- Asset Ownership Definition
- Asset Inventory and Categorization
- Ownership Assignment Process
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Documentation and Communication
- Review and Update Ownership
- Asset Inventory Tools
- Asset Identification Techniques
- Asset Classification Methods
- Asset Ownership and Custodianship
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Data Flow and Dependency Mapping
- Automated Discovery and Monitoring
- Risk assessment definition
- Risk assessment process
- Risk analysis methods
- Risk evaluation and prioritization
- Risk assessment outputs
- Incident Response Life Cycle Phases
- Incident Response Controls and Techniques
- Contingency Plan Components
- Business Continuity Plan Components
- Interrelationship of Plans
- PROTECT Function Overview
- Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control (PR.AA)
- Awareness and Training (PR.AT)
- Data Security (PR.DS)
- Platform Security (PR.PS)
- Technology Infrastructure Resilience (PR.IR)
- Identity Management
- Authentication Methods
- Access Control Models
- Access Control Implementation
- Identity Lifecycle Management
- Privileged Access Management
- Identity and Access Governance
- Awareness and Training Program Purpose
- Target Audiences for Training
- Training Content and Topics
- Training Delivery Methods
- Frequency and Updates
- Measuring Training Effectiveness
- Integration with Organizational Culture
- Data Security Controls
- Platform Security Controls
- Technology Infrastructure Resilience Overview
- Resilience Processes and Controls
- Resilience Planning and Implementation
- Monitoring and Testing Resilience
- Incident Response and Recovery Integration
- DETECT Function Overview
- Categories of DETECT
- Subcategories of Continuous Monitoring
- Subcategories of Adverse Event Analysis
- Subcategories of Incident Analysis
- Subcategories of Incident Impact
- Subcategories of Detection Processes
- Subcategories of Detection Technology
- Mapping to Framework Core
- Continuous Monitoring in DETECT
- Security Controls for Continuous Monitoring
- Monitoring Scope and Coverage
- Integration with Other Functions
- Adverse Event Analysis Fundamentals
- Security Controls for Adverse Event Detection
- Analysis Process and Techniques
- Integration with Incident Response
- Continuous Monitoring Tools
- Adverse Event Analysis Techniques
- Integration of Monitoring and Analysis
- RESPOND Function Overview
- Categories of RESPOND
- Incident Management
- Incident Analysis
- Incident Response Reporting
- Incident Mitigation
- Incident Recovery Plan
- Incident Response Process Overview
- Incident Response Planning
- Incident Detection and Analysis
- Incident Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
- Incident Communication and Coordination
- Incident Documentation and Reporting
- Post-Incident Activities and Lessons Learned
- Incident Analysis Fundamentals
- Identifying Incident Indicators
- Analyzing Incident Data
- Determining Incident Impact
- Applying Controls in Analysis
- Documenting Analysis Findings
- Communicating Analysis Results
- Incident Reporting Procedures
- Communication Channels and Protocols
- Stakeholder Identification and Notification
- Information Sharing and Coordination
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Post-Incident Reporting
- Incident Impact Minimization Strategies
- Containment Techniques
- Eradication and Recovery Processes
- Communication and Coordination During Incidents
- Post-Incident Analysis and Improvement
- RECOVER Function Overview
- Recovery Planning
- Process Improvement
- Communications During Recovery
- Incident Recovery Plan Execution
- Recovery Plan Components
- Recovery Objectives and Priorities
- Recovery Security Controls
- Coordination with Other Functions
- Testing and Validation of Recovery
- Communication During Recovery
- Post-Recovery Activities
- Incident Recovery Communication
- Communication Plans and Procedures
- Security Controls for Recovery Communication
- Coordination with Stakeholders
- Post-Incident Reporting
- Incident Recovery Plan Components
- Recovery Strategy Selection
- Backup and Restore Techniques
- System Rebuild and Reconfiguration
- Coordination with Stakeholders
- Validation of Recovered Systems
- Communication During Recovery
- Documentation of Recovery Actions
- Post-Recovery Monitoring
- Lessons Learned Integration
- Definition of NIST CSF Organizational Profiles
- Purpose and Benefits of Organizational Profiles
- Components of an Organizational Profile
- Creating a Current Profile
- Creating a Target Profile
- Using Profiles for Gap Analysis
- Role of Profiles in Communication
- Integration with Organizational Risk Management
- Define Organizational Profiles
- Identify Profile Types
- Develop Organizational Profiles
- Use Profiles for Prioritization
- Communicate Profile Results
- Purpose of Organizational Profiles
- Profile Development Process
- Current vs. Target Profiles
- Applying Profiles for Gap Analysis
- Using Profiles for Communication
- Integrating Profiles with Risk Management
- Profile Definition
- Current vs Target Profiles
- Profile Development Process
- Profile Usage in Risk Management
- Profile Application Scenarios
- Definition of CSF Tiers
- Tier Characteristics
- Tier Progression
- Tier Selection Criteria
- Tier Application
- Tier selection criteria
- Tier characteristics
- Aligning tiers with organizational risk posture
- Tier progression and improvement
- Tier selection criteria
- Tier characteristics
- Tier application in scenarios
- Tier progression
- Tier limitations
- Cybersecurity risk definition
- Risk impact categories
- Risk likelihood and severity
- Risk communication fundamentals
- Risk integration into decision-making
- Cybersecurity risk communication principles
- Audience analysis for risk communication
- Risk communication methods and channels
- Translating technical risk into business impact
- Risk communication feedback and iteration
- Integrating risk communication into decision processes
- Enterprise Risk Management Integration
- Risk Communication Strategies
- Risk Integration Frameworks
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk Governance Alignment
- Definition and Scope of SCRM
- Supply Chain Threats and Vulnerabilities
- SCRM Frameworks and Standards
- Risk Assessment in Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Security Controls
- Integration with Cybersecurity Program
- Communication and Collaboration
- Emerging Technology Risk Identification
- Risk Assessment for Emerging Technologies
- Risk Management Strategies for Emerging Technologies
- Integration of Emerging Technology Risk into Overall Cybersecurity Risk
- Communication of Emerging Technology Risks
- Monitoring and Review of Emerging Technology Risks
- AI Risk Management Frameworks
- AI Risk Management Tools
- AI Risk Management Techniques
- Integration with Cybersecurity Risk Management
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