If a cloud engineer is setting up a Zero Trust Architecture, which NIST document should they avoid as it is focused on incident response?

The focus of the question is on identifying the NIST document that primarily addresses incident response, which would not be relevant for a cloud engineer setting up a Zero Trust Architecture. NIST 800-61, titled the "Computer Security Incident Handling Guide," is specifically designed to provide comprehensive guidance on how to manage and respond to cybersecurity incidents. This includes best practices for incident response teams, processes for identifying and mitigating incidents, and strategies for improving future responses.

In the context of building a Zero Trust Architecture, the emphasis is on security principles and frameworks that mitigate risks through strict access controls, continuous monitoring, and verification strategies. Therefore, NIST documents that focus on security controls, architecture frameworks, or risk management would be more pertinent. For example, NIST 800-53 details security and privacy controls for information systems, and NIST 800-207 outlines the Zero Trust Architecture itself, making them significantly more relevant to the cloud engineer’s objectives. NIST 800-84 also pertains to the testing and assessment of incident response capabilities, further highlighting its focus on response rather than the architecture being established.

Thus, opting for the guidance related to incident response (NIST 800-61) would divert attention from the specific requirements and considerations involved in implementing