CGRC · Question #168
What is the publication that has the Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems. Response:
The correct answer is A. FIPS PUB 200. FIPS Publication 200 specifies the minimum security requirements for federal information and information systems, providing a standard for agencies to select and implement security controls. This document ensures a consistent baseline for information security across the federal…
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What is the publication that has the Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems. Response:
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- AFIPS PUB 200
- BFIPS PUB 299
- CFIPS PUB 300
- DFIPS PUB 250
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FIPS Publication 200 specifies the minimum security requirements for federal information and information systems, providing a standard for agencies to select and implement security controls. This document ensures a consistent baseline for information security across the federal government.
FIPS Publication 200, "Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems," mandates minimum security requirements for all federal information and information systems, except those categorized as national security systems. It requires agencies to implement security controls from NIST SP 800-53 based on the system's security categorization (low, moderate, high), serving as the foundational standard for federal information security.
FIPS 299 is not a recognized or commonly referenced FIPS publication for security requirements.
FIPS 300 is not a recognized or commonly referenced FIPS publication for security requirements.
FIPS 250 is not a recognized or commonly referenced FIPS publication for security requirements.
Concept tested: FIPS 200 - Minimum Security Requirements
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/fips/200/final
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