You have been asked to evaluate the use of NIST 800-34 as a
framework and guide to contingency planning for a medium-sized business. NIST
800-34 can be downloaded from https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-34r1.pdf
In 2-4 pages, answer the following questions:
1. Provide a 1-2 paragraph summary of the document,
highlighting the critical purpose of the document
2. Does NIST 800-34 adequately address the issue of
protecting sensitive data during recovery operations? Why or why not?
3. Have any technology advances since the publication of
this document made contingency considerations outdated? Give examples of at
least 2 technologies that may have changed, become obsolete or didn’t exist
since the publication date (2010).
