NIST CSF Practice Question: What is the primary purpose of the Protect function in the NIST CSF? | CyberCertPrep
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What is the primary purpose of the Protect function in the NIST CSF?
A.To identify all cybersecurity risks
B.To develop and implement appropriate safeguards to ensure delivery of critical services and limit the impact of potential cybersecurity events
C.To detect cybersecurity incidents
D.To restore services after an incident
Why B is correct
The Protect function focuses on implementing safeguards that limit or contain the impact of cybersecurity events, supporting the ability to maintain critical operations.
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Where this fits in the NIST CSF exam
Protect Function
NIST CSF Protect function: identity management, access control, awareness and training, data security, and protective technology.
This question belongs to the "Protect" domain, which makes up about 20% of the NIST CSF exam.
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