NIST CSF Practice Question: Why is Awareness and Training (PR.AT) included in the Protect... | CyberCertPrep
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Why is Awareness and Training (PR.AT) included in the Protect function?
A.To prepare for cybersecurity certifications
B.Training is optional in the NIST CSF
C.To teach employees how to use office software
D.To ensure the organization's personnel and partners are provided cybersecurity awareness education and trained to perform their security-related duties, reducing human error risk
Why D is correct
Human error is a leading cause of security incidents. Awareness training ensures all users understand threats, their responsibilities, and how to recognize and respond to suspicious activities.
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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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