CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) — Question 17

Which of the following describes United States federal government cybersecurity policies and guidelines?

Answer options

• A. NIST
• B. ANSI
• C. NERC
• D. GDPR

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, NIST, which stands for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, responsible for developing cybersecurity standards for the federal government. The other options, ANSI, NERC, and GDPR, pertain to different standards and regulations that do not specifically address U.S. federal government cybersecurity policies.