Match each security framework to its primary purpose.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Specify requirements for an ISMS
Provide risk-based guidance for critical infrastructure
Govern and manage enterprise IT
Align IT services with business needs
Protect cardholder data
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
COBIT: A framework for IT governance and management.
COBIT is for IT governance, ISO 27001 for ISMS, and NIST CSF for cybersecurity risk management. The distractors swap definitions between COBIT and ISO 27001.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
COBIT: A framework for IT governance and management.
Why this is correct
COBIT is specifically designed for IT governance and management, providing a comprehensive framework for aligning IT with business goals.
ISO 27001: A standard for information security management systems.
Why this is correct
ISO 27001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an information security management system (ISMS).
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A framework to improve cybersecurity risk management.
Why this is correct
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides guidance for organizations to better understand, manage, and reduce cybersecurity risks.
COBIT: A standard for information security management systems.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this definition describes ISO 27001, not COBIT. COBIT focuses on IT governance.
ISO 27001: A framework for IT governance and management.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this definition describes COBIT, not ISO 27001. ISO 27001 is an ISMS standard.
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Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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