Certified Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Professional (CCP) Practice Exam

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What type of assets are considered Security Protection Assets related to CUI?

  1. Assets that provide financial support

  2. Assets solely for storage

  3. Assets that provide security functions or capabilities

  4. Only hardware security devices

The correct answer is: Assets that provide security functions or capabilities

Security Protection Assets in the context of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are defined as assets that provide security functions or capabilities essential for protecting sensitive information. This includes systems, tools, and resources that contribute directly to safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CUI. The focus is on the role these assets play in the broader scope of cybersecurity. For example, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control mechanisms all fall under this category because they actively contribute to the security posture of an organization handling CUI. In contrast, the other options do not fulfill the criteria for Security Protection Assets as effectively. While assets that provide financial support can be important for funding security measures, they do not have a direct role in the active protection of CUI. Similarly, assets solely for storage might be crucial for data preservation but do not inherently provide security functionalities. Lastly, while hardware security devices are valuable, limiting Security Protection Assets to only these devices overlooks other forms of security such as software solutions and procedures that are equally essential.