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Module 1 Flashcards

1
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what are the NIST CSF (cybersecurity framework) tiers?

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tier 1 -Partial
Tier 2 - risk informed
tier 3 - Repeatable
tier 4 - Adaptable

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list the 2 NIST profiles and describe them

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current profile - “as is “ state of system cybersecurity

Target profile - the desired outcome “to be” state of cybersecurity

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what could you gain by comparing current profile with target profile

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gaps in your cybersecurity that need to be addressed

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NIST cybersecurity framework Tier 3 explain

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Repeatable -

  • – risk management practices are formally approved and expressed as policy
  • – cybersecurity practices are regularly updated based on risk management processes and changing threat landscape
  • – organization-wide approach to manage cybersecurity
  • – risk informed policies, processes, and procedures are defined implemented as intended and reviewed.
  • –senior executives ensure consideration of cybersecurity through all lines of operation
  • – the organization understands its role, dependencies, and dependents in the larger ecosystem.
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NIST cybersecurity framework tier 4, explain

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Adaptive -

  • – Risk Management process
  • – org adapts its cyvbersecrui9ty practices based on previous and current cybersecurity activities, including lessons learned and predictive indicators
  • – organization actively adapts to a changing threat and technology landscape and response in a timely and effective manner.
  • – integrated risk management -
  • – organization wide approach to managing cybersecurity risk that uses risk-informed policies, processes, and procedures to address potential cybersecurity events.
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what are the 4 NIST framework core elements

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Functions
Categories
subcategories
Informative References

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explain the role of functions within the NIST framework

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Functions - organize basic cyber security activities at their highest level

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explain the role of categories within the NIST framework

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categories - are the subdivisions of a function into groups of cybersecurity outcomes closely tied to programmatic needs and particular activities

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what is: further divide a category into specific outcomes of technical and/or management activities

  1. function
  2. category
  3. sub-category
  4. informative references
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subcategories

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explain the role of informational references within the NIST framework

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informative references - are specific sections of standards, guidelines, and practices common among critical infrastructure associated with each subcategory

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what are the 5 functions in the NIST cybersecurity framework

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  1. Identify
  2. protect
  3. detect - in a timely manner… 72hrs or less per GDPR
  4. respond
  5. recover
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what NIST Cybersecurity framework function would this describe:
develop an organizational understanding to manage cybersecurity risk to system, people, assets, data and capabilities

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  1. Identify
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what NIST cybersecurity framework function would be: develop and implement appropriate safeguards to ensure deliver of critical infrastructure services

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  1. Protect
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what NIST Cybersecurity Framework function would be defined as:
Develop and implement appropriate activities to identify the occurrence of a cybersecurity event

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  1. Detect
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what cybersecurity framework function would be: develop and implement appropriate activities to take action regarding a detected cybersecurity incident

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  1. Respond
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what NIST CSF function would be: develop and implement appropriate activities to maintain plans for resilience and to restore any capabilities or services that were impaired due to the cybersecurity incident

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  1. Recovery
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list the 4 NIST framework core features

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1, functions

  1. categories
  2. subcategories
  3. informative references
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18
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what function would these categories belong to?
asset management
business environment
governance 
risk assessment
risk management strategy
supply chain risk management
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Identity

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19
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what function would these categories belong to?
identify management and access control
awareness training
data security
information protection processes and procedures
maintenance
protective technology

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Protect

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20
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what function would these categories belong to?
anomalies and events
security continuous monitoring
detection processes

21
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what function would these categories belong to?
response planning
communications
analysis
mitigation 
improvements
22
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what function would these categories belong to?
recovery planning
improvements
communication

23
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who controls the CMMC 2.0 model?

24
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security incident response lifecycle includes these four areas

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  1. Preparation
  2. detection and analysis
  3. containment, eradication & recovery
  4. post incident activity
25
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what clause/section in the ISO 27001 standard addresses encryption

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cryptography

26
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what is the purpose of the NIST cybersecurity framework

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to help organizations understand their cybersecurity risks and how to reduce risks with customized measures

27
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define federal contract information (FCI)

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information, not intended for public release, provided by or generated for the government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the government

28
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4 steps in Incident security

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  1. Preparation
  2. detection and analysis
  3. containment, eradication, and recovery
  4. post-incident activity
29
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this NIST publication is titled “guide to storage encryption technologies for end user devices” and describes valid encryption processes for data at rest

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NIST publication 800-111

30
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when NIST cybersecurity framework moved from 1.1 to 1.2 what was added under Identify

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supply chain risk management

31
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NIST cybersecurity framework how many functions, categories and sub-categories

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functions = 5
categories = 23
sub-categories = 108
32
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NIST cybersecurity framework how many tiers and profiles

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tiers = 4
profiles = 2
33
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additional definition to NIST profile

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a framework profile represents the outcomes based on the business needs an organization has selected from the framework categories and subcategories

34
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define tier 3 - repeatable

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repeatable processes are in place to counter threats. formal risk-management processes and clearly defined security policies - cybersecurity practices are regularly updated - organization wide approach

35
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define the NIST tier 4 - adaptable

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continuous improvements and adaptation - regularly conduct risk assessments and adapt security policies and procedures to counter the latest threats - advanced analytics and best practices - organization wide approach - actively adapts to a changing threat and technology landscape

36
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define the NIST tier 2 - risk informed

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risk management practices are approved by management - might not be an organization wide policy on risk management - key stakeholders are aware of the main risks - few controls and policies in place

37
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define the NIST tier 1 - partial

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lowest tier, cybersecurity risk management has not been formalized and documented - threats are encountered on an ad hoc basis - the organization does not understand its role in the larger ecosystem - limited cybersecurity awareness

38
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A framework implementation tier is a rating that provides what?

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context on how an organization views cybersecurity risks and the processes they have in place to mange that risk

39
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CMMC 2.0 level 1 is focused on what

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federal contract information (FCI)

40
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preservation is defined as

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process to maintain and safeguard the integrity and original condition of potential evidence

41
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a framework implementation tier is a rating that provides what

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context on how an organization views cybersecurity risk and the processes they have in place to manage that risks

42
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what is CMMC level 1 focus on

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FCI (federal contract information)

43
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what is CMMC level 2 focus on

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CUI (controlled unclassified information)

44
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what NIST CSF function would be: develop the organization understanding to manage cybersecurity risk to system , assets, data and capabilities

45
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what NIST CSF function would be: develop and implement the appropriate safeguards to ensure deliver of critical infrastructure services

46
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what NIST CSF function would be: develop and implement the appropriate activities to take action regarding a detected cybersecurity event

47
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what NIST CSF function would be: Develop and implement that appropriate activities to maintain plan for resilience and to restore any capabilities or services that were impaired due to a cybersecurity event

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5: Recover

48
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what function would have the following categories:
recovery planning
improvements
communication

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