NIST Cybersecurity Framework Walkthrough Cybersecurity | GRC | Compliance | Risk Communication

NIST Cybersecurity Framework Cybersecurity | GRC | Compliance | Risk Communication

Overview
I recently completed the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) course, and a few folks have asked what it's about, so here you go:

The NIST CSF is a flexible, easy-to-follow guide that helps organizations manage cybersecurity risks. It’s built around five key functions—identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover—and provides a clear roadmap that works for both tech and non-tech teams.

1. Identify
Goal: Gain a thorough understanding of organizational systems, assets, data, and associated risks.

Key Components:

Asset Management
Risk Assessment
Governance Alignment (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CMMC)

Approach: Conduct a comprehensive systems inventory and align it with risk exposure. Utilize gap analysis tools to pinpoint priority areas for improvement.

2. Protect
Goal: Implement safeguards to limit or contain the impact of potential cybersecurity events.

Key Components:

Access Control (Role-Based Access Control, Multi-Factor Authentication)
Data Security (Encryption, Regular Backups)
Awareness Training

Approach: Ensure that access policies are tailored to business needs, integrate security training into employee onboarding, and validate that protection measures align with the organization’s risk tolerance.

3. Detect
Goal: Establish processes to promptly identify cybersecurity events.

Key Components:
Continuous Monitoring
Anomaly Detection
Logging & Alerts

Approach: Leverage Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor logs effectively. Develop clear escalation procedures to ensure alerts are directed to the appropriate personnel in real-time.

4. Respond
Goal: Act decisively on detected events to minimize damage.

Key Components:
Incident Response Plan
Forensic Analysis
Communication Protocols

Approach: Create or update a detailed playbook outlining steps for common attack scenarios. Conduct incident response drills quarterly to ensure readiness.

5. Recover
Goal: Restore services and capabilities following a cybersecurity incident.

Key Components:
Recovery Planning
Improvements
Public Relations/Communication

Approach: Document recovery time objectives (RTO) and conduct tabletop exercises to test recovery strategies. Revise the business continuity plan based on lessons learned from past incidents.

Why It Matters
Implementing the NIST CSF not only fortifies an organization’s defense posture but also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and fosters trust among stakeholders. My expertise in communication, vulnerability management, and Agile methodologies empowers me to translate this framework into actionable strategies, driving both compliance and resilience. My company Coleman Public Relations & Consulting Firm LLC is a full-service company you need help book some time now www.cprfirm.as.me

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