NIST CSF Practice Question: What role do security policies play in the Protect function? | CyberCertPrep

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What role do security policies play in the Protect function?

A.Policies are just documentation with no practical value
B.Policies only matter during audits
C.Policies establish formal requirements and expectations for security controls, user behavior, system configurations, and operational procedures, providing the governance framework for consistent protection implementation
D.Only large organizations need security policies

Why C is correct

Policies translate risk management decisions into actionable requirements. They define what must be done, who is responsible, and what standards must be met across the organization's security program.

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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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