Which of the following documents were developed by NIST for conducting Certification & Accreditation (C&A)? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A.
NIST Special Publication 800-53A

B.
NIST Special Publication 800-59

C.
NIST Special Publication 800-37

D.
NIST Special Publication 800-53

E.
NIST Special Publication 800-37A

F.
NIST Special Publication 800-60

Explanation:

NIST has developed a suite of documents for conducting Certification & Accreditation (C&A). These documents are as follows.
* NIST Special Publication 800-37. This document is a guide for the security certification and accreditation of Federal Information Systems.
* NIST Special Publication 800-53. This document provides a guideline for security controls for Federal Information Systems.
* NIST Special Publication 800-53A. This document consists of techniques and procedures for verifying the effectiveness of security controls in Federal Information System.
* NIST Special Publication 800-59. This document is a guideline for identifying an information system as a National Security System.
* NIST Special Publication 800-60. This document is a guide for mapping types of information and information systems to security objectives and risk levels.

Option E is incorrect. There is no such type of NIST document.

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