CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
Which risk management framework is specifically designed for U.S. federal agencies and includes a six-step process: Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, and Monitor?
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NIST RMF
NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) includes the six steps: Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, and Monitor.
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ISO 27005
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27005 provides guidelines for information security risk management but not the specific six-step process.
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COBIT
Why it's wrong here
COBIT is a framework for IT governance and management.
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NIST RMF
Why this is correct
NIST RMF is the framework used by U.S. federal agencies.
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FAIR
Why it's wrong here
FAIR is a quantitative risk analysis methodology.
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