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Statements of security capability to: (i) build in additional, but related, functionality to a security control; and/or (ii) increase the strength of the control. Response:

The correct answer is A. Security Control Enhancements. This question defines "Security Control Enhancements" as additions to a security control that provide related functionality or increase its strength.

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Question

Statements of security capability to: (i) build in additional, but related, functionality to a security control; and/or (ii) increase the strength of the control. Response:

Options

  • ASecurity Control Enhancements
  • BSystem-Specific Security Control
  • CTailored Security Control Baseline
  • DSecurity Control Inheritance

How the community answered

(55 responses)
  • A
    91% (50)
  • B
    5% (3)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

This question defines "Security Control Enhancements" as additions to a security control that provide related functionality or increase its strength.

ASecurity Control EnhancementsCorrect

Security control enhancements are specific statements of security capability that build upon existing security controls by providing additional, related functionality or increasing the strength and rigor of the control itself. These enhancements are typically chosen to address specific organizational security requirements or risk factors beyond the basic control.

BSystem-Specific Security Control

A system-specific security control is a control implemented within a particular information system, not a statement of additional capability.

CTailored Security Control Baseline

A tailored security control baseline refers to modifying a standard set of controls to fit an organization's specific needs, not adding functionality or strength to individual controls.

DSecurity Control Inheritance

Security control inheritance is when an information system or organization can leverage security controls provided by other systems or common services, rather than a statement of additional capability.

Concept tested: NIST Security Control Enhancements definition

Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-53r5.pdf

Topics

#Security Controls#Control Enhancements#NIST SP 800-53#Control Tailoring

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