NIST CSF Practice Question: Why is patch management an important part of the Protect function? | CyberCertPrep
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Why is patch management an important part of the Protect function?
A.Patches only improve software performance
B.Patching is only needed for operating systems
C.Regular patching addresses known vulnerabilities in software and systems, preventing exploitation of security flaws that attackers actively target
D.Patches are only applied during annual maintenance windows
Why C is correct
Vulnerabilities in software are regularly discovered and exploited. Timely patching closes these security gaps, reducing the organization's exposure to known attacks.
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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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