CGRC · Question #625
Which one of the following publications provides details of the monitoring security control? Response:
The correct answer is C. NIST SP 800 137. NIST Special Publication 800-137 provides comprehensive details and guidance for implementing the monitoring security control. This document specifically focuses on Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) programs for federal information systems.
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Which one of the following publications provides details of the monitoring security control? Response:
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- ANIST SP 800 53
- BNIST SP 800 42
- CNIST SP 800 137
- DNIST SP 800 41
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NIST Special Publication 800-137 provides comprehensive details and guidance for implementing the monitoring security control. This document specifically focuses on Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) programs for federal information systems.
NIST SP 800-53 provides a catalog of security and privacy controls, including a 'Monitoring' family, but SP 800-137 is the dedicated guide for establishing the *program* of continuous monitoring.
NIST SP 800-42 is a deprecated publication that provided guidelines on network security testing, not on the continuous monitoring security control.
NIST SP 800-137 is titled 'Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations' and is specifically dedicated to providing a program-level approach for implementing continuous monitoring. This publication thoroughly details the processes, procedures, and methodologies for establishing and maintaining effective monitoring security controls.
NIST SP 800-41 is a deprecated publication that provided guidelines on firewalls and firewall policy, unrelated to the continuous monitoring security control.
Concept tested: NIST publications for security controls
Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-137.pdf
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