CSSLP · Question #55
Which of the following NIST Special Publication documents provides a guideline on network security testing?
The correct answer is A. NIST SP 800-42. NIST Special Publication 800-42 provides essential guidelines for conducting network security testing.
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Which of the following NIST Special Publication documents provides a guideline on network security testing?
Options
- ANIST SP 800-42
- BNIST SP 800-53A
- CNIST SP 800-60
- DNIST SP 800-53
- ENIST SP 800-37
- FNIST SP 800-59
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Why each option
NIST Special Publication 800-42 provides essential guidelines for conducting network security testing.
NIST SP 800-42 is specifically titled 'Guideline on Network Security Testing,' outlining methodologies and techniques for assessing network security.
NIST SP 800-53A provides guidelines for assessing security controls, not specifically network security testing.
NIST SP 800-60 focuses on mapping information types to security categories.
NIST SP 800-53 provides the security and privacy controls framework itself, not guidelines for testing them.
NIST SP 800-37 outlines the Risk Management Framework (RMF), which is a broader process.
NIST SP 800-59 provides guidelines for identifying national security systems.
Concept tested: NIST SP documents - Network Security Testing
Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-42.pdf
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