Understand the Concept of NIST CSF Organizational Profiles. NIST-CYBERSECURITY-FRAMEWORK-2 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A manufacturing company is creating a current profile for its OT environment. The team has gathered evidence of existing controls, but the profile must accurately reflect the actual cybersecurity outcomes achieved, not just the presence of controls. Which approach should the team take?

   • AUse the target profile from a similar company as the current profile.
   • BAssess each Subcategory to determine the extent to which the desired outcome is currently achieved.
   • CInterview only the IT security team to document their intended controls.
   • DList all security tools and technologies deployed in the OT environment.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   When developing a target profile, what should the organization consider?

   • AThe security products currently in use
   • BThe number of cybersecurity staff in the organization
   • CThe organization's current cybersecurity posture
   • DThe organization's business goals and risk tolerance
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4. 3foundation · easy

   In an Organizational Profile, what do the categories and subcategories of the NIST CSF 2.0 represent?

   • AThe organizational chart and reporting lines for the security team
   • BThe cybersecurity outcomes the organization has achieved or wants to achieve
   • CThe legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the organization
   • DThe specific security products and tools the organization should purchase
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of an Organizational Profile in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?

   • ATo replace the organization's existing risk management plan with a standardized template
   • BTo serve as a compliance checklist for regulatory audits
   • CTo provide a detailed inventory of all hardware and software assets
   • DTo help the organization understand and communicate its current and target cybersecurity posture
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6. 5application · medium

   A media company is developing a current profile for its content production systems. The team has limited resources and needs to ensure the profile is accurate enough to support gap analysis. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • AFocus only on the systems that have experienced incidents in the past year.
   • BRely on the security team's professional judgment to estimate the current state.
   • CUse the target profile as a baseline and adjust it downward to estimate the current state.
   • DUse a combination of interviews, documentation review, and technical assessments to gather evidence.
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