Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) — Question 9

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, NIST SP 800-42, which specifically addresses techniques and guidelines for network security testing. The other options, while relevant to security and risk management, do not focus on the specific area of network security testing as NIST SP 800-42 does.