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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a U.S. federal agency that promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness through standards, technology, and research. Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST develops guidelines for cybersecurity, encryption, and measurements, ensuring reliability and security across industries. Its frameworks, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, help organizations manage risks, enhance technological advancements, and improve overall security and efficiency in various sectors.

Task 1 NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

Scenario: Cyberattack on Acme Corp.
Background:
Acme Corp., a mid-sized technology firm, recently experienced a sophisticated cyberattack. Their customer database, financial records, and internal communications were compromised. The security team is investigating the incident and implementing measures to prevent future attacks.
Your task is to apply the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to help Acme Corp. identify threats, detect intrusions, respond effectively, and recover operations.

Answer The Questions

Question 1: Identifying Critical Assets

Before responding to the attack, Acme Corp. must identify its most critical assets and potential risks.Which NIST CSF function should be prioritized?

Question 2: Evaluating Supply Chain Risks

Investigation reveals that a third-party vendor handling cloud storage was the initial attack vector. What NIST CSF category should be used to assess external security risks?

Question 3: Detecting Anomalous Activity

Acme Corp.’s SIEM system flagged unusual outbound data transfers at 2 AM from an employee account that wasn’t active during that time. Which NIST CSF function should be used to analyze this?

Question 4: Strengthening Access Control

The attack exploited weak employee passwords to gain access to sensitive systems. The security team is now implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Which NIST CSF function and category does this align with?

Question 5: Securing Sensitive Data

The attackers exfiltrated customer data. Acme Corp. now wants to implement encryption and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). Which NIST CSF category applies?

Question 6: Incident Response Plan Activation

Once the attack was detected, Acme Corp.’s Incident Response Team (IRT) took charge. What NIST CSF function covers this phase?

Question 7: Communicating the Incident

Acme Corp. needs to notify customers, regulators, and law enforcement about the data breach. Which NIST CSF category covers incident-related communication?

Question 8: Root Cause Analysis

Security teams conduct a post-incident analysis to determine how the attack happened and prevent recurrence. What NIST CSF function supports this?

Question 9: Restoring Business Operations

Acme Corp. suffered severe downtime due to the attack. IT teams are now restoring services, validating system integrity, and re-establishing normal operations. Which NIST CSF category does this fall under?

Question 10: Continuous Monitoring and Future Prevention

Acme Corp. decides to increase security monitoring, deploy AI-driven anomaly detection, and conduct regular cybersecurity training for employees. Which NIST CSF category applies?

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Task 1 NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

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