NIST CSF Practice Question: Why does the Identify function include Supply Chain Risk Management... | CyberCertPrep
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Why does the Identify function include Supply Chain Risk Management (ID.SC)?
A.To negotiate better prices with vendors
B.To identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks associated with the supply chain, including third-party service providers and suppliers
C.To manage the physical logistics of product delivery
D.To track inventory levels in warehouses
Why B is correct
Supply chain risk management ensures the organization understands and manages cybersecurity risks from its suppliers, service providers, and partners that could impact its systems and data.
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Where this fits in the NIST CSF exam
Identify Function
Asset management, business environment, governance, risk assessment, risk management strategy, and supply chain risk management
This question belongs to the "Identify" domain, which makes up about 20% of the NIST CSF exam.
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