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How does the Govern function relate to the other five functions in NIST CSF 2.0?
A.It operates independently from the other functions
B.It is cross-cutting and informs how the organization implements and prioritizes the other five functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover)
C.It replaces the Identify function entirely
D.It only applies to the Detect and Respond functions
Why B is correct
The Govern function is cross-cutting, providing the organizational context, risk strategy, and oversight that informs and prioritizes how all other five CSF functions are implemented across the organization.
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Where this fits in the NIST CSF exam
Govern Function
NIST CSF 2.0 Govern function: organizational context, risk-management strategy, roles, policy, and oversight.
This question belongs to the "Govern" domain, which makes up about 10% of the NIST CSF exam.
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