CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
An organization is considering adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to manage cybersecurity risk. Which of the following are core functions of the framework? (Choose TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Protect
The NIST CSF core functions include Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Identify and Protect are two of them.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Prevent
Why it's wrong here
Prevent is not a function; it is 'Protect'.
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Mitigate
Why it's wrong here
Mitigate is not a core function; it is part of Respond.
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Protect
Why this is correct
Protect includes safeguards to limit impact.
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Analyze
Why it's wrong here
Analyze is not a core function.
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Identify
Why this is correct
Identify is the first function, focusing on understanding risks.
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