NIST CSF Practice Question: What is the primary purpose of a NIST CSF Profile? | CyberCertPrep
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What is the primary purpose of a NIST CSF Profile?
A.To create a standardized security configuration for all organizations
B.To align the framework's functions, categories, and subcategories with the organization's specific business requirements and risk tolerance
C.To provide a certification level for the organization's cybersecurity
D.To define the technical architecture of security systems
Why B is correct
A NIST CSF Profile aligns the framework's functions, categories, and subcategories with the organization's specific business requirements, risk tolerance, and available resources.
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Where this fits in the NIST CSF exam
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CSF Profiles and risk: building organizational profiles, prioritizing outcomes, and managing cybersecurity risk.
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