Question
As a security analyst for a U.S. federal agency, you have been asked by management to make sure that the company meets all requirements for FISMA (the Federal Information Security Modernization Act) in a practical and applicable way for your organization.
At the moment, these requirements are not focused on personal data and privacy.
Which of the following resources would MOST likely provide the guidance that you need to meet the FISMA regulations?
answer
PCI DSS
NIST
DNS
ISO
At the moment, these requirements are not focused on personal data and privacy.
Which of the following resources would MOST likely provide the guidance that you need to meet the FISMA regulations?
answer
PCI DSS
NIST
DNS
ISO
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The resource that would MOST likely provide the guidance you need to meet the FISMA regulations is **NIST** (National Institute of Standards and Technology).
NIST has developed a series of publications and guidelines specifically designed to help federal agencies comply with FISMA. Notably, NIST Special Publication 800 series (including 800-53, which covers security and privacy controls) provides comprehensive guidance on implementing information security for federal information systems.
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is focused on the credit card industry and not specifically tailored to federal regulations. DNS (Domain Name System) is a fundamental component of internet infrastructure but is not related to FISMA compliance. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) develops international standards, but they are not specifically designed for the U.S. federal government's requirements under FISMA.
Therefore, NIST is the most relevant resource for ensuring compliance with FISMA.
NIST has developed a series of publications and guidelines specifically designed to help federal agencies comply with FISMA. Notably, NIST Special Publication 800 series (including 800-53, which covers security and privacy controls) provides comprehensive guidance on implementing information security for federal information systems.
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is focused on the credit card industry and not specifically tailored to federal regulations. DNS (Domain Name System) is a fundamental component of internet infrastructure but is not related to FISMA compliance. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) develops international standards, but they are not specifically designed for the U.S. federal government's requirements under FISMA.
Therefore, NIST is the most relevant resource for ensuring compliance with FISMA.