Your Path to Success: How to Pass the Isaca NIST-COBIT-2019 ISACA Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework using COBIT 2019 Exam

This CSF step corresponds to the COBIT objective of knowledge and understanding of enterprise goals, because it involves identifying the business drivers, mission, objectives, and risk appetite of the organization, as well as the scope and boundaries of the cybersecurity program12. This step helps to ensure that the cybersecurity activities and outcomes are aligned with the enterprise goals and strategy34.

References: 1: Cybersecurity Framework Components | NIST 2: Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Using COBIT 2019 | ISACA 3: COBIT 2019 Design and Implementation COBIT Implementation 4: COBIT® 2019 Foundation | Skillsoft Global Knowledge

A clear understanding of the likelihood and impact of cybersecurity events is critical for the success of CSF Step 6, as it helps to prioritize the gaps and actions based on the risk assessment and the cost-benefit analysis of the proposed solutions12.

References7 Steps to Implement & Improve Cybersecurity with NISTNIST CSF: The seven-step cybersecurity framework process

According to the COBIT Performance Management Rating Scale, a subcategory maturity level of 95% corresponds to the rating of Fully Achieved, which means that the outcome is achieved above 85%12. This indicates that the enterprise has a high degree of capability and maturity in the subcategory, and that the practices and activities are performed consistently and effectively34.

References: 1: Performance Management of Processes - Testprep Training Tutorials 2: COBIT 2019 and COBIT 5 Comparison - ISACA 3: COBIT 2019 Performance Management: Principles and Processes 4: Effective Capability and Maturity Assessment Using COBIT 2019 - ISACA

This CSF step corresponds to the COBIT objective of knowledge and understanding of enterprise goals, because it involves identifying the business drivers, mission, objectives, and risk appetite of the organization, as well as the scope and boundaries of the cybersecurity program12. This step helps to ensure that the cybersecurity activities and outcomes are aligned with the enterprise goals and strategy34.

References: 1: Cybersecurity Framework Components | NIST 2: Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Using COBIT 2019 | ISACA 3: COBIT 2019 Design and Implementation COBIT Implementation5 4: COBIT® 2019 Foundation | Skillsoft Global Knowledge6

This principle corresponds to the CSF application stating that CSF profiles support flexibility in content and structure, because both emphasize the need for tailoring the governance system to the specific context and requirements of the enterprise12. The CSF profiles are based on the enterprise’s business drivers, risk appetite, and current and target cybersecurity posture3. The COBIT 2019 design factors are a set of parameters that influence the design and operation of the governance system, such as enterprise strategy, size, culture, and regulatory environment4.

References: 1: COBIT | Control Objectives for Information Technologies | ISACA 2: COBIT 2019 Framework – ITSM Docs - ITSM Documents & Templates 3: Framework Documents | NIST 4: Introduction to COBIT Principles - Testprep Training Tutorials

A gap assessment is the most critical process tool to performing Implementation Phase 3, as it helps to identify the current and desired states of the selected processes, and the gaps and potential solutions to bridge them. A gap assessment also helps to create a detailed business case and a high-level program plan for the implementation12.

References7 Phases in COBIT Implementation | COBIT Certification - SimplilearnCOBIT 2019 Design and Implementation COBIT Implementation, page 31.

Combining CSF principles with COBIT 2019 practices helps to ensure value, manage risk, and support mission drivers through support and direction of the board of directors and executive management, as they are responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and objectives of the organization, and for overseeing the governance and management of IT-related operations12.

ReferencesConnecting COBIT 2019 to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework - ISACACOBIT 2019 (With Principles, Components, Users and Benefits)

This COBIT task and activity corresponds to CSF Step 1: Prioritize and Scope, because it involves assessing the current state of the enterprise’s governance and management system, as well as its readiness and ability to adopt changes12. This task and activity is part of the COBIT 2019 implementation phase "Where are we now?"3, which aligns with the CSF step of identifying the business drivers, mission, objectives, and risk appetite of the organization4.

References: 1: COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide 2: COBIT 2019 Implementation - ISACA 3: Connecting COBIT 2019 to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework - ISACA 4: Cybersecurity Framework Components | NIST

The CSF Implementation Tiers distinguish three fundamental dimensions of risk management to help enterprises evaluate their cybersecurity posture, which is the alignment of their cybersecurity activities and outcomes with their business objectives and risk appetite12. The Tiers range from Partial (Tier 1) to Adaptive (Tier 4) and describe the degree of rigor, integration, and collaboration of the organization’s cybersecurity risk management practices12.

References: 1: Cybersecurity Framework Components | NIST 2: Cybersecurity Framework FAQs Framework Components | NIST

The function of the CSF that is addressed by incorporating governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) elements into the implementation plan is Identify, which assists in developing an organizational understanding to managing cybersecurity risk to systems, people, assets, data, and capabilities. GRC elements help to define the governance program, the legal and regulatory requirements, the risk management strategy, and the supply chain risk management strategy of the organization12.

ReferencesThe Five Functions | NISTNIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Understanding the "Govern" Function