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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Dell
Exam Format
90 min
60% passing score required
Professional
Registration
$230 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
D-CSF-SC-23 Exam Topics and Domains
D-CSF-SC-23 is organized into 6 weighted domains.
1
NIST Framework Overview
10%
NIST Framework Architecture and Purpose
Framework Core ComponentsCategory Layer and Framework Functions
- Identify framework components in real scenarios
- Map business requirements to framework tiers
- Create framework profiles for organizations
2
NIST Framework: Identify Function
18%
Asset Management and Protection
Asset Identification and Protection RequirementsContinuous Inventory ManagementDiscovery and Inventory Planning IntegrationInventory Classification Controls and KPIs
- Create and maintain comprehensive asset inventories
- Classify assets based on criticality and sensitivity
- Develop KPIs for inventory controls
- Integrate inventory data into DR, IR, and BIA planning processes
- Implement asset discovery tools
3
NIST Framework: Protect Function
23%
Baseline Configuration Management
Baseline Configuration Documentation
- Create secure baseline configurations
- Document configuration standards
- Implement configuration management tools
- Monitor for configuration drift
Business Impact Analysis and Continuity Planning
BIA Integration with Protect FunctionBusiness Continuity Planning
- Conduct comprehensive Business Impact Analysis
- Develop Business Continuity Plans
- Integrate BIA findings into protection strategies
- Define RTOs and RPOs
- Test business continuity procedures
Protection Subcategory Controls
Maintenance and Access ControlAwareness, Data Security, and Protective Technology
- Implement access controls and PAM solutions
- Design security awareness programs
- Deploy protective technologies
- Configure data security controls
- Develop and deliver security training
- Implement encryption and DLP
4
NIST Framework: Detect Function
17%
Breach Anatomy and Detection
Understanding Security BreachesDetection Methods and Implementation
- Identify breach indicators and IoCs
- Implement detection tools and SIEM
- Configure detection systems
- Tune detection rules to reduce false positives
- Integrate threat intelligence feeds
Continuous Monitoring and Analysis
Continuous Monitoring ConceptsDetection and Analysis Subcategories
- Implement continuous monitoring solutions
- Configure monitoring tools and dashboards
- Analyze security events and logs
- Correlate detection data across multiple sources
- Develop detection use cases
- Operate SOC workflows
5
NIST Framework: Respond Function
17%
Breach Quantification and Containment
Security Breach QuantificationBreach Containment
- Assess breach scope and impact
- Implement containment procedures
- Execute isolation strategies
- Preserve forensic evidence
- Document incident timeline
Incident Response Planning
Effective Incident Response PlansCommunications PlanningAfter Action Review
- Develop comprehensive Incident Response Plans
- Create Communications Plans and templates
- Conduct after action reviews
- Document lessons learned
- Build incident response playbooks
- Conduct tabletop exercises
6
NIST Framework: Recover Function
15%
Disaster Recovery Planning
DRP Implementation Considerations
- Develop comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plans
- Identify recovery requirements and dependencies
- Design recovery strategies
- Test DR procedures
- Evaluate recovery site options
Business Continuity and Recovery Operations
BCP Support for Timely RecoveryReturn to Business as UsualBusiness Impact Understanding
- Develop Business Continuity Plans
- Assess recovery requirements
- Measure business impact
- Plan restoration processes
- Conduct recovery testing
- Perform impact assessments
How do I earn this certification?
Passing D-CSF-SC-23 earns the Dell Technologies NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2023 certification. It sits in the Cybersecurity track.
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-02-06
Updates
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework 1.1 Current exam aligned to CSF 1.1 • Release date: 2018-04-16
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Potential future exam update - professionals should study for staying current • Release date: 2024-02-26
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) staff and Security architects and engineers.
- Sufficient knowledge base and skill set through hands-on product experience
- Completion of recommended training courses
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks
- Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Experience with data center security practices
- Familiarity with incident response procedures
- Background in disaster recovery and business continuity planning