Cybersecurity Core Functions

RECOVER

Why is a business continuity plan important in cybersecurity recovery?

• It ensures that critical operations can continue with minimal disruption after an attack.

• It provides a detailed list of all employees' personal information.

• It eliminates the need for regular software updates.

• It guarantees that no data will be lost during an attack.

What are the key steps in an effective response plan?

• Analysis, mitigation, communication, and documentation.

• Preparation, execution, evaluation, and reporting.

• Identification, assessment, response, and recovery.

• Planning, training, implementation, and review.

What is the purpose of forensic analysis in the response process?

• To investigate and understand the root cause of an incident for better mitigation and future prevention.

• To collect evidence for legal proceedings only.

• To provide immediate solutions to ongoing incidents.

• To analyze financial data related to the incident.

What is the primary goal of the Detect function in the NIST framework?

• To identify cybersecurity events and anomalies in a timely manner.

• To prevent unauthorized access to systems and data.

• To recover from cybersecurity incidents effectively.

• To create awareness about cybersecurity threats.

What are the five core functions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

• Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover

• Assess, Mitigate, Monitor, Report, Recover

• Identify, Protect, Analyze, Respond, Recover

• Detect, Protect, Respond, Train, Recover

PROTECT: What are the key security measures in the Protect function of NIST?

• Access control, awareness training, data security, maintenance, and protective technology.

• User authentication and password policies.

• Network segmentation and firewall configurations.

• Incident response and recovery planning.

How does multi-factor authentication (MFA) contribute to the Protect function?

• MFA simplifies the login process for users.

• MFA adds an extra layer of security, making it harder for unauthorized users to gain access.

• MFA eliminates the need for passwords altogether.

• MFA is only useful for large organizations.

What are the main activities in the Recover function of NIST?

• Recovery planning, improvements, and communication.

• Risk assessment and mitigation planning.

• Incident detection and response.

• Data encryption and access control.

What is the purpose of a risk assessment in the Identify function?

• To evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts to prioritize security measures effectively.

• To create a detailed report of all security incidents.

• To implement security measures without assessing risks.

• To train employees on security protocols.

Why is it important to have a pre-defined communication plan in the Respond function?

• To ensure clear, timely, and accurate information is shared with stakeholders during a cybersecurity incident.

• To minimize the cost of cybersecurity tools and resources.

• To avoid any communication with stakeholders during an incident.

• To ensure that only the IT team is informed about the incident.