Cybersecurity Frameworks
Structured guidelines and best practices in the form of cybersecurity frameworks are available for individuals and organizations to use in managing and enhancing their cybersecurity posture. These frameworks offer a systematic approach to address cybersecurity risks, protect digital assets, and ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Key cybersecurity frameworks include:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: This framework, created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S., offers a thorough method for controlling and lowering cybersecurity risk. Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover are its five main tasks.
ISO 27001/27002: Several standards are available from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), including ISO 27002 for security controls and ISO 27001 for information security management. These standards help organizations establish, implement, and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS CSC): Developed by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), this framework outlines a prioritized set of actions for organizations to improve their cybersecurity defenses. It includes 20 critical security controls to help organizations focus on essential security measures.
COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies): COBIT is a framework developed by ISACA for the governance and management of enterprise I.T. It provides a comprehensive framework for ensuring effective I.T. governance and control.
NIST SP 800-53: Another framework by NIST, Special Publication 800-53, provides security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations. U.S. government agencies and contractors widely use it.
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification): Developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), CMMC is a framework that assesses and certifies the cybersecurity maturity of organizations in the defense industrial base.
FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk): This framework offers an approach for comprehending, evaluating, and putting information risk into monetary terms, assisting businesses in making well-informed cybersecurity investment decisions.
CIS RAM (Center for Internet Security Risk Assessment Method): CIS RAM is a framework for assessing and managing cybersecurity risk. It offers a systematic way to recognize, evaluate, and lessen hazards.
Organizations often select and adapt a cybersecurity framework that best aligns with their specific needs, industry regulations, and risk profile. These frameworks are roadmaps for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving cybersecurity measures, helping organizations safeguard their digital assets and respond effectively to emerging cyber threats.
An integrated solution such as ThreatNG, merging External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Digital Risk Protection (DRP), and Security Ratings, provides invaluable support for organizations in aligning with Cybersecurity Frameworks. Systematically identifying, monitoring, and mitigating potential vulnerabilities across the digital landscape empowers organizations to adhere to the structured guidelines and best practices laid out by these frameworks. This comprehensive approach aids in the establishment and maintenance of robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and enhanced overall cybersecurity posture while staying responsive to evolving cyber threats and risks.
