Continuous MONITORING of systems to discover anomalies and cyber events is part of which function?
AIdentify
BProtect
CDetect
DRecover
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Detect
1. The DETECT function (DE) enables timely DISCOVERY of cybersecurity events.
2. Categories: Anomalies & Events (DE.AE), Security Continuous Monitoring (DE.CM), Detection Processes (DE.DP).
3. Tools include: SIEM (Security Info & Event Mgmt), IDS/IPS, log analysis, behavioural analytics.
4. Critical: detection enables faster response. Average breach dwell time (per industry reports) is months without strong detection.
_Source: NIST Cybersecurity Framework v1.1, §2.1 — Detect Function, p. 7._
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