NIST CSF Practice Question: What does Protective Technology (PR.PT) encompass? | CyberCertPrep
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What does Protective Technology (PR.PT) encompass?
A.Only antivirus software
B.Only firewall configuration
C.Technical security solutions managed to ensure the security and resilience of systems, including audit logging, removable media controls, communication protections, and resilience mechanisms
D.Technology patents and trademarks
Why C is correct
Protective Technology covers technical controls including logging, access enforcement, communication protection, and system resilience mechanisms that safeguard systems and data.
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Where this fits in the NIST CSF exam
Protect Function
NIST CSF Protect function: identity management, access control, awareness and training, data security, and protective technology.
This question belongs to the "Protect" domain, which makes up about 20% of the NIST CSF exam.
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