Understand the Application of NIST CSF Profiles in Practical Scenarios. NIST-CYBERSECURITY-FRAMEWORK-2 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the difference between a Current Profile and a Target Profile in the NIST CSF?

   • AThe Current Profile describes the desired state, while the Target Profile describes the current state
   • BThe Current Profile reflects the organization's present cybersecurity posture, while the Target Profile reflects the desired posture
   • CThe Current Profile is used for external reporting, while the Target Profile is used internally
   • DThe Current Profile is mandatory, while the Target Profile is optional
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2. 2application · medium

   A financial services firm is evaluating a new cloud-based payment processor. The firm's security team wants to assess whether the vendor's security controls align with the firm's own Target Profile. Which use of NIST CSF Profiles best supports this assessment?

   • ASkip the profile comparison and rely on the vendor's SOC 2 report as the sole evidence of security.
   • BUse the vendor's Current Profile as the firm's new Target Profile to simplify the assessment.
   • CAsk the vendor to adopt the firm's Target Profile as its own to ensure alignment.
   • DRequest the vendor's Current Profile and compare it to the firm's Target Profile to identify gaps in coverage.
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4. 3application · medium

   A university's security team is developing a Target Profile. The university has a diverse environment with research labs, administrative systems, and student services. The team is unsure which CSF Subcategories to include. What should guide their selection?

   • AThe university's mission, regulatory requirements, and the specific risks to its various operations.
   • BAll Subcategories in the CSF, to ensure no risk is overlooked.
   • CThe Subcategories that are most commonly used by other universities.
   • DThe Subcategories that are easiest to implement, to ensure quick wins.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Why would an organization create both a Current Profile and a Target Profile?

   • ATo satisfy regulatory requirements that mandate both profiles
   • BTo provide a single score for cybersecurity maturity
   • CTo replace the need for a risk assessment
   • DTo identify gaps between the current state and the desired state, which informs prioritization
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the first step in developing a NIST CSF Profile?

   • AIdentifying the organization's mission, objectives, and cybersecurity requirements
   • BConducting a vulnerability scan of all systems
   • CCreating a target profile before any other analysis
   • DSelecting all CSF subcategories that apply to the organization
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