D-CSF-SC-23 Exam Information and Outline
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2023 Certification
D-CSF-SC-23 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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Exam Code: D-CSF-SC-23
Exam Name: NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2023 Certification
Number of questions: Approximately 60 questions
Time allotted: 90 minutes
Passing score: 60%
NIST Framework Overview (10%)
• Describe the NIST Framework architecture and purpose including the Core- Tiers- and Profiles
• Describe the topics associated with the Category layer and explain how they align to the NIST Framework functions
NIST Framework: Identify Function (18%)
• Describe what constitutes an asset and which assets need to be protected
• Describe the "who/what/why" of a continuously updated inventory
• Describe how discovery and inventory facilitates the planning efforts associated with Disaster Recovery- Incident Response- Communications- and Business Impact Analysis
• Describe the controls for the inventory classification and explain the KPIs developed around these controls
NIST Framework: Protect Function (23%)
• Describe the need for creating and documenting a baseline configuration
• Explain how the Business Impact Analysis is integral to the protect function
• Describe the role of the Business Continuity Plan and Business Impact Analysis
• Describe the maintenance and access control subcategory controls for the protect function
• Describe the awareness training- data security and protective technology subcategory controls of the protect function
NIST Framework: Detect Function (17%)
• Describe the anatomy of a breach- including what constitutes a breach- why and how it happens- and the steps to avoid a breach
• Identify the methods of detection and how detection can be implemented
• Describe the concept and benefits of continuous monitoring
• Identify and explain the subcategories associated with detection and analysis
NIST Framework: Respond Function (17%)
• Describe how to quantify the extent of a security breach
• Describe how to contain a security breach
• Understand and construct an effective Incident Response Plan
• Describe the purpose and details of an effective Communications Plan
• Describe the after action plan and review
NIST Framework: Recover Function (15%)
• Determine and describe the considerations when implementing a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
• Describe how the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) supports "timely recovery to normal operations to reduce the impact from a cybersecurity incident."
• Assess and describe the requirements and processes to return to "business as usual"
• Describe the process of understanding the impact to the business- including reputation and revenue