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NIST Cybersecurity Framework Assessment

grcnistcompliance

UNG Cybersecurity Faculty

1/15/2025

300 points

Challenge Files

Challenge Instructions

README.txt

💡 Tip: Additional challenge-specific files are located in the assets folder. Check the instructions file for details.

Challenge Overview

Perform a governance, risk, and compliance assessment using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Map the previous challenge findings to NIST CSF controls and create an executive summary. The flag is the five core functions in order.

Learning Objectives

Apply misc analysis techniques
Use professional security tools
Understand real-world attack scenarios
Document findings professionally

Tools You May Need

NIST CSF documentation
Risk assessment templates
Microsoft Word or Excel

Getting Started

Review the challenge description carefully
Gather and examine all provided materials
Apply systematic analysis methodology
Document your findings as you progress
Submit the flag when discovered

Flag Format

All flags follow the format: ung{descriptive_text}

Good luck!

Hints

💡 Hint 1 (Click to reveal)

Start by examining the basic artifacts and evidence provided

💡 Hint 2 (Click to reveal)

Use industry-standard tools for this type of analysis

💡 Hint 3 (Click to reveal)

The flag follows the format ung{...} with descriptive text