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Cybersecurity Standards and Frameworks

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Which of the following is a widely recognized cybersecurity framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. COBIT

  3. NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  4. PCI DSS

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is a voluntary framework that provides a set of guidelines and best practices for organizations to manage and reduce cybersecurity risks.

What is the primary objective of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)?

  1. To protect sensitive data in cloud environments

  2. To ensure compliance with government regulations

  3. To secure mobile devices and applications

  4. To safeguard payment card data during electronic transactions

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PCI DSS is a set of security standards designed to protect payment card data during electronic transactions.

Which framework focuses on providing guidance for managing information security risks in an organization?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  3. COBIT

  4. PCI DSS

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISO 27001 is an international standard that provides a comprehensive set of requirements for an information security management system (ISMS).

What is the main purpose of the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)?

  1. To protect sensitive data in cloud environments

  2. To ensure compliance with government regulations

  3. To secure mobile devices and applications

  4. To provide guidance for IT governance and control

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

COBIT is a framework that provides guidance for IT governance and control, helping organizations align their IT strategies with business objectives.

Which framework is specifically designed to protect the privacy of personal data in the European Union?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  3. COBIT

  4. GDPR

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive framework that regulates the processing and protection of personal data in the European Union.

What is the primary goal of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27002 standard?

  1. To provide guidance for IT governance and control

  2. To protect sensitive data in cloud environments

  3. To ensure compliance with government regulations

  4. To define security controls for information security management systems

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISO 27002 provides a set of security controls that organizations can implement to protect their information assets and comply with ISO 27001.

Which framework is primarily concerned with securing cloud computing environments?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  3. COBIT

  4. Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CSA CCM is a comprehensive framework that provides guidance for securing cloud computing environments.

What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule?

  1. To protect sensitive data in cloud environments

  2. To ensure compliance with government regulations

  3. To secure mobile devices and applications

  4. To safeguard protected health information (PHI) in the healthcare industry

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The HIPAA Security Rule is a set of regulations that healthcare organizations must follow to protect the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI).

Which framework is designed to help organizations manage cybersecurity risks in the financial sector?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  3. COBIT

  4. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FINRA CAT is a framework that helps financial institutions assess and manage cybersecurity risks.

What is the primary objective of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)?

  1. To protect sensitive data in cloud environments

  2. To ensure compliance with government regulations

  3. To secure mobile devices and applications

  4. To safeguard national security information in federal agencies

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FISMA is a federal law that requires federal agencies to implement cybersecurity controls to protect national security information.

Which framework provides guidance for securing industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  3. COBIT

  4. International Society of Automation (ISA) IEC 62443

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ISA IEC 62443 framework provides guidance for securing ICS and OT environments.

What is the purpose of the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (CSC)?

  1. To protect sensitive data in cloud environments

  2. To ensure compliance with government regulations

  3. To secure mobile devices and applications

  4. To provide a prioritized list of security controls for organizations to implement

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CIS CSC is a prioritized list of security controls that organizations can implement to reduce cybersecurity risks.

Which framework is designed to help organizations manage cybersecurity risks in the energy sector?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  3. COBIT

  4. North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NERC CIP Standards are a set of regulations that electric utilities must follow to protect the reliability and security of the bulk electric system.

What is the primary objective of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)?

  1. To protect sensitive data in cloud environments

  2. To ensure compliance with government regulations

  3. To secure mobile devices and applications

  4. To assess and certify the cybersecurity maturity of organizations working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CMMC is a framework that assesses and certifies the cybersecurity maturity of organizations working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

Which framework provides guidance for securing mobile devices and applications?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  3. COBIT

  4. Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM) frameworks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

MDM and MAM frameworks provide guidance for securing mobile devices and applications.

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