Understanding Asset Categorization in CMMC 2.0InCMMC 2.0, assets are categorized into different types based on their function, connectivity, and whether they process, store, or transmitFederal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
TheCMMC 2.0 Scoping GuidedefinesSpecialized Assetsas assetsthat do not fit traditional IT classificationsbut still exist within the organizational environment.
Asmart thermostatis anInternet of Things (IoT) device, which falls underSpecialized Assetsas defined in CMMC.
A. FCI Asset (Incorrect)
FCI Assets process, store, or transmit Federal Contract Information, which asmart thermostat does not.
B. CUI Asset (Incorrect)
CUI Assets handle Controlled Unclassified Information, and athermostat does not process CUI.
C. In-scope Asset (Incorrect)
In-scope Assets include FCI and CUI assets, which asmart thermostat does not qualify as.
The correct answer isD. Specialized Asset, as asmart thermostat is an IoT device, which falls into theSpecialized Assetcategory.
[References:, CMMC 2.0 Scoping Guide, DoD Cybersecurity Guidelines on IoT Devices, , , , ]
