NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- Risk Management: The CSF provides a structured approach to Govern, identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks. By adopting this framework, organizations can align their cybersecurity efforts with industry standards and best practices, making them better equipped to defend against evolving threats.
- Specific Outcomes: The CSF outlines specific outcomes that organizations can achieve to address risk. These outcomes serve as practical goals for enhancing cybersecurity posture.
- Actionable Guidance: NIST resources complement the CSF by explaining specific actions that organizations can take to achieve each outcome. These resources provide practical steps and guidance for implementing effective cybersecurity practices.
- Flexibility: The CSF is a flexible framework that can be tailored to an organization’s unique needs. It helps manage organizational risk and security program maturity, including managing cyber requirements, reporting cybersecurity risks, and integrating and aligning cyber and acquisition processes.