C838 Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity | 50 Exam Questions on ISO/IEC, NIST, Cloud Security & Data Privacy | Western Governors University

This document presents 50 accurate and exam-focused questions with verified answers for the C838 course, Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity. It is tailored for students at Western Governors University (WGU) preparing for assessments centered on international cybersecurity standards, cloud computing frameworks, and data protection laws. Key content includes ISO/IEC standards such as 27001 (Information Security Management), 27017 (cloud security controls), 27018 (cloud privacy), 27034 (secure application development), 27043 (incident investigation), and 31000 (risk management). NIST publications covered include 800-53 (security control frameworks), 800-145 (cloud definitions), 800-37 (Risk Management Framework), and 800-88 (media sanitization). The material also reviews crucial legal and regulatory frameworks including HIPAA, FERPA, the EU Data Protection Directive, GLBA, ECPA, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The document is ideal for students studying cybersecurity, cloud security, information assurance, data governance, or IT compliance. It supports exam prep for C838, cybersecurity certifications (such as CISSP or CISM), and practical understanding of data lifecycle management and digital forensics. Also useful for professionals and learners in related fields such as auditing, law, and policy-making in tech environments. Keywords: C838, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27034, ISO 31000, ISO 27043, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-145, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-88, cloud computing, information security, data privacy, compliance standards, HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, Sarbanes-Oxley, EU Data Directive, digital forensics, risk management, data lifecycle, DLP