CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
An organization is implementing a risk management framework and wants to align with a standard that emphasizes a continuous, iterative process for identifying, assessing, and responding to risk. Which framework is most appropriate?
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NIST RMF
The NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) describes a continuous process that includes steps like categorize, select, implement, assess, authorize, and monitor.
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FAIR
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. FAIR focuses on quantitative risk analysis, not a full iterative framework.
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ISO 27005
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. ISO 27005 provides guidelines for information security risk management but is not as iterative as NIST RMF.
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COBIT
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. COBIT is a governance framework, not specifically risk management.
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NIST RMF
Why this is correct
Correct. NIST RMF defines a continuous, iterative process for risk management.
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