What types of organizations can use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?
A.Organizations of all sizes, sectors, and types, including private, public, and non-profit
B.Only large enterprises with dedicated cybersecurity teams
C.Only US government agencies
D.Only organizations in the critical infrastructure sector
Why A is correct
The NIST CSF is designed to be applicable to organizations of all sizes, sectors, and types, including private companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations worldwide.
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Where this fits in the NIST CSF exam
Framework Implementation
Implementing the NIST CSF: Implementation Tiers, current/target Profiles, and integration with risk management.
This question belongs to the "Identify" domain, which makes up about 20% of the NIST CSF exam.
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