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Preparing for your next security certification exam? After trying your hand at this practice test question, join the FREE CertMike Study Group for the CISSP, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CISM+ or SSCP certification to receive new questions each week. You’ll also receive free access to my customized study strategies. You are seeking to secure a Windows Server and would like to find a security standard that is independent of both government agencies and the vendors involved in providing your operating system and software. Which one of the following sources would best meet your needs? A. CIS B. NIST C. NSA D. Microsoft Correct Answer: A The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is an independent organization that publishes security standards for many common operating systems, devices, and applications. The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA) also publish security standards, but they do not meet the criteria here because they are both government agencies. Similarly, Microsoft's security standards do not meet the scenario because Microsoft produces the Windows operating system   Interested in more practice test questions?   Get a copy of my official CertMike Practice Test books for the Security+ exam, CISSP exam, SSCP exam, or CySA+ exam and practice with hundreds of questions designed just like the real test! ...