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What is the purpose of establishing cybersecurity accountability within an organization?

A.To identify who to blame when an incident occurs
B.To ensure individuals and groups are responsible for cybersecurity outcomes and have the authority to act
C.To limit cybersecurity responsibilities to the IT department only
D.To reduce the number of people involved in cybersecurity decisions

Why B is correct

Cybersecurity accountability ensures that specific individuals and groups are responsible for cybersecurity outcomes and have the necessary authority and resources to fulfill their responsibilities.

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NIST CSF 2.0 Govern function: organizational context, risk-management strategy, roles, policy, and oversight.

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