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CGRC · Question #371

Which of the following documents can be best aid in selecting controls to be monitored? Response:

The correct answer is C. FIPS 199. FIPS 199 provides the standard for categorizing information systems based on impact levels, which directly guides the selection of security controls to be monitored.

Selection and Approval of Framework, Security, and Privacy Controls

Question

Which of the following documents can be best aid in selecting controls to be monitored? Response:

Options

  • ANIST SP 800 37
  • BFISMA
  • CFIPS 199
  • DNIST SP 800 18

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  • C
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  • D
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Why each option

FIPS 199 provides the standard for categorizing information systems based on impact levels, which directly guides the selection of security controls to be monitored.

ANIST SP 800 37

NIST SP 800-37 is the "Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework," which outlines the overall process but does not specifically detail the selection of controls for monitoring based on categorization.

BFISMA

FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act) is a law that mandates security, but it does not provide specific guidance on selecting controls for monitoring.

CFIPS 199Correct

FIPS 199, "Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems," defines how to categorize information and systems based on potential impact (low, moderate, high) to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This categorization is a fundamental input for selecting the appropriate security controls, which are then subject to monitoring to ensure effectiveness.

DNIST SP 800 18

NIST SP 800-18 is the "Guide for Developing Security Plans for Federal Information Systems," focusing on creating security plans rather than the initial selection of controls for monitoring based on categorization.

Concept tested: NIST FIPS 199 security categorization for control selection

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/fips/199/final

Topics

#FIPS 199#Control Selection#System Categorization#NIST Standards

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