Understand the Concept of NIST CSF Organizational Profiles. NIST-CYBERSECURITY-FRAMEWORK-2 Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which of the following is the first step in developing a current profile?

   • AConduct a penetration test to identify vulnerabilities
   • BIdentify the organization's current cybersecurity outcomes for each relevant category and subcategory
   • CDefine the organization's desired cybersecurity outcomes for the next five years
   • DSelect the security products and tools to implement
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2. 27foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key benefit of using Organizational Profiles in the NIST CSF 2.0?

   • AThey guarantee that the organization will not experience any cybersecurity incidents
   • BThey help the organization prioritize cybersecurity investments based on its specific risk tolerance
   • CThey provide a one-size-fits-all approach that eliminates the need for customization
   • DThey automatically implement all recommended security controls
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4. 28foundation · easy

   How do organizations use current and target profiles in the NIST CSF 2.0?

   • ATo replace the need for risk assessments
   • BTo determine which security products to purchase
   • CTo compare the two profiles and identify gaps in cybersecurity outcomes
   • DTo assign blame for past cybersecurity incidents
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5. 29foundation · easy

   In the context of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, what is an Organizational Profile?

   • AA list of all cybersecurity vendors and third-party service providers used by the organization
   • BA detailed technical specification of the organization's network architecture and security controls
   • CA formal document that lists all cybersecurity incidents and their resolution status
   • DA representation of the organization's current and desired cybersecurity outcomes based on the Framework's categories and subcategories
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6. 30expert · hard

   A government agency is integrating cybersecurity into its enterprise risk management. The agency has a low risk tolerance and must justify budget requests to the legislature. The CISO has developed current and target profiles. Which approach best uses the profiles to support budget justification?

   • AFocus on the current profile to show the agency's existing efforts.
   • BUse the gap analysis to quantify the risk reduction that each proposed investment would achieve.
   • CUse the profiles to demonstrate that the agency is already at its target state.
   • DPresent the target profile as a requirement to achieve full compliance with the CSF.
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