NIST CSF Practice Question: What is the purpose of Risk Assessment (ID.RA) in the NIST CSF? | CyberCertPrep

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What is the purpose of Risk Assessment (ID.RA) in the NIST CSF?

A.To assess the physical security of buildings
B.To assess employee performance in cybersecurity roles
C.To understand cybersecurity risks to organizational operations, assets, and individuals by identifying threats, vulnerabilities, impacts, and likelihood
D.To evaluate the cost of cybersecurity tools

Why C is correct

Risk Assessment identifies and evaluates cybersecurity risks by analyzing threats, vulnerabilities, likelihoods, and potential impacts to prioritize risk response activities.

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Asset management, business environment, governance, risk assessment, risk management strategy, and supply chain risk management

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