Exam CSSLP topic 1 question 55 discussion

Actual exam question from ISC's CSSLP

Question #: 55
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following NIST Special Publication documents provides a guideline on network security testing?

A. NIST SP 800-42
B. NIST SP 800-53A
C. NIST SP 800-60
D. NIST SP 800-53
E. NIST SP 800-37
F. NIST SP 800-59

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Suggested Answer: Explanation: NIST SP 800-42 provides a guideline on network security testing. Answer: E, D, B, F, and C are incorrect. NIST has developed a suite of documents 🗳️
for conducting Certification & Accreditation (C&A). These documents are as follows: NIST Special Publication 800-37: This document is a guide for the security certification and accreditation of Federal Information Systems. NIST Special Publication 800-53: This document provides a guideline for security controls for
Federal Information Systems. NIST Special Publication 800-53A. This document consists of techniques and procedures for verifying the effectiveness of security controls in Federal Information System. NIST Special Publication 800-59: This document is a guideline for identifying an information system as a National Security
System. NIST Special Publication 800-60: This document is a guide for mapping types of information and information systems to security objectives and risk levels.

by 4e3rv21rq3vq2q at July 9, 2022, 1:34 p.m.

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74gjd_37

9 months ago

A. NIST SP 800-42 "Guideline on Network Security Testing" (Withdrawn on September 30, 2008. Superseded by SP 800-115)

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4e3rv21rq3vq2q

1 year, 11 months ago

Selected Answer: A

A. NIST SP 800-42

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