Exam GICSP Topic 1 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GICSP exam
Question #: 10
Topic #: 1
Which resource includes a standardized categorization of common software vulnerabilities?

Suggested Answer: A Vote an answer

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) (A) is a comprehensive list and taxonomy of common software weaknesses and vulnerabilities. It provides standardized names and definitions that help organizations identify and mitigate software security issues.
CVSS (B) is a scoring system used to rate the severity of vulnerabilities but does not categorize them.
CSC (C) refers to Critical Security Controls, a set of best practices, not a vulnerability catalog.
CIP (D) relates to Critical Infrastructure Protection standards, not vulnerability taxonomy.
GICSP includes CWE as an essential resource for understanding and classifying software vulnerabilities within ICS.
Reference:
GICSP Official Study Guide, Domain: ICS Security Governance & Compliance MITRE CWE Website GICSP Training on Vulnerability Management

by Roxanne at Sep 04, 2025, 01:01 AM

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