CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
Which of the following is a key component of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework's Identify function?
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Risk assessment
The Identify function includes asset management, business environment, governance, risk assessment, and risk management strategy. Risk assessment is a key component.
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Response planning
Why it's wrong here
Response planning is part of the Respond function.
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Recovery plan implementation
Why it's wrong here
Recovery plan implementation is part of the Recover function.
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Risk assessment
Why this is correct
Risk assessment is part of the Identify function.
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Anomalies and events detection
Why it's wrong here
This belongs to the Detect function.
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