NIST CSF Practice Question: How does asset classification support cybersecurity risk management? | CyberCertPrep

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How does asset classification support cybersecurity risk management?

A.It helps alphabetize the asset list
B.Classifying assets based on their criticality and sensitivity enables prioritized protection, ensuring the most important assets receive appropriate levels of cybersecurity investment
C.Classification is only used for insurance purposes
D.It determines which assets can be discarded

Why B is correct

Asset classification assigns importance levels based on business impact, enabling organizations to allocate limited cybersecurity resources to protect the most critical and sensitive assets first.

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

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