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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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Question

Which one of the following publications provides details of the monitoring security control? Response:

Options

  • ANIST SP 800 53
  • BNIST SP 800 42
  • CNIST SP 800 137
  • DNIST SP 800 41

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  • A
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  • B
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  • C
    89% (34)
  • D
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Why each option

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.

ANIST SP 800 53

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.

BNIST SP 800 42

NIST SP 800-42 is a deprecated publication that provided guidelines on network security testing, not on the continuous monitoring security control.

CNIST SP 800 137Correct

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.

DNIST SP 800 41

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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#NIST SP 800-137#Continuous Monitoring#ISCM#Security Control Monitoring

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