NIST CSF Practice Question: What is a security event versus a security incident? | CyberCertPrep
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What is a security event versus a security incident?
A.An event is any observable occurrence; an incident is an event that actually compromises or threatens security
B.They are the same thing
C.Events are more serious than incidents
D.Incidents occur before events
Why A is correct
Events are observable occurrences (login attempt, file access). Incidents are events that negatively impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability.
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Where this fits in the NIST CSF exam
Detect Function
NIST CSF Detect function: continuous monitoring, anomaly and event detection, and detection processes.
This question belongs to the "Detect" domain, which makes up about 20% of the NIST CSF exam.
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