NIST CSF Practice Question: What is the purpose of identifying critical infrastructure and... | CyberCertPrep
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What is the purpose of identifying critical infrastructure and resources?
A.To encrypt all critical data
B.To physically secure all critical equipment
C.To create backup copies of all critical systems
D.To prioritize protection efforts based on the relative importance of different assets to the organization's mission and business operations
Why D is correct
Identifying critical resources helps organizations focus cybersecurity investments and protection measures on the most important assets that, if compromised, would most significantly impact operations.
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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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