CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are key benefits of integrating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework with an organization's risk management processes? (Select TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Helps align cybersecurity activities with business objectives
The NIST CSF provides a common language for communicating cybersecurity risk (option D) and helps align cybersecurity activities with business objectives (option B). It does not guarantee prevention of all cyber attacks (option A), nor does it replace the need for a separate risk appetite statement (option E), and it is not a prescriptive set of controls but a flexible framework (option C).
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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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Ensures all cyber attacks are prevented
Why it's wrong here
No framework can guarantee prevention.
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Helps align cybersecurity activities with business objectives
Why this is correct
The framework supports risk-based decisions aligned with business.
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Provides a prescriptive set of controls for all organizations
Why it's wrong here
The framework is not prescriptive; it allows customization.
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Provides a common language for communicating cybersecurity risk
Why this is correct
The framework's taxonomy facilitates communication.
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Replaces the need for a separate risk appetite statement
Why it's wrong here
Risk appetite is still needed.
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