Explain the Purpose and the Key Changes of the NIST CSF 2.0 Framework. NIST-CYBERSECURITY-FRAMEWORK-2 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes the role of NIST CSF 2.0 in an organization's cybersecurity program?

   • AIt is a risk-based approach that helps organizations prioritize and communicate cybersecurity activities.
   • BIt is a technical standard that specifies exact configurations for all security tools.
   • CIt is a regulatory requirement that mandates specific security technologies.
   • DIt is a tool for automatically detecting and responding to cyber threats.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   In NIST CSF 2.0, what are the components that provide more detailed guidance under each function?

   • ACategories and subcategories
   • BStandards and guidelines
   • CPolicies and procedures
   • DControls and safeguards
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4. 3expert · hard

   A manufacturing company is adopting NIST CSF 2.0 to improve its cybersecurity posture. The company has a strong IT security program but has not previously included operational technology (OT) in its risk management processes. The leadership team is concerned that expanding scope to OT will require significant investment. What is the most effective way to use CSF 2.0 to address this concern?

   • AExclude OT from the scope of the CSF 2.0 implementation to avoid additional costs.
   • BUse the framework only for OT and leave IT as is, since IT is already mature.
   • CApply the same IT security controls to OT systems without modification.
   • DCreate a current-state profile that includes OT, then use a target profile to prioritize OT improvements based on risk to production and safety.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A security team is conducting a self-assessment using NIST CSF 2.0. They have created a current-state profile and identified gaps against a target profile. The team is now deciding which gaps to address first. Which factor should be the primary driver for prioritization?

   • AThe order of subcategories in the framework core, starting with the first function.
   • BThe potential impact of the gap on the organization's mission and business objectives.
   • CThe ease of implementing the subcategory, regardless of its importance.
   • DThe number of subcategories in each function, to ensure balanced coverage.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   How can an organization use NIST CSF 2.0 to assess its cybersecurity posture?

   • ABy implementing all subcategories to achieve a perfect score
   • BBy hiring an external auditor to perform a mandatory compliance audit
   • CBy conducting a self-assessment using the framework's functions, categories, and subcategories
   • DBy using the framework to automatically generate a security score
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