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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Foundational

CSF Protect Function

CSF function covering safeguards to manage cybersecurity risk, such as identity management, training, and data security.

Definition

CSF 2.0 Protect categories are Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control (PR.AA), Awareness and Training (PR.AT), Data Security (PR.DS), Platform Security (PR.PS), and Technology Infrastructure Resilience (PR.IR). These outcomes reduce likelihood and impact of events.

Example

Enforcing MFA and encrypting data at rest support PR.AA and PR.DS.

Exam tip

Training is a Protect outcome in the CSF.

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