What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is proposed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. Through a systematic and complete framework of standards, it helps enterprises examine the deficiencies of their own security defenses and strengthen them for specific projects.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework consists of three aspects, including Framework Core, Implementation Tiers, and Framework Profiles, so that members from various departments of the enterprise can discuss cybersecurity defense measures based on the same set of documents.
What are the Core Concepts of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?
This article specifically explains the core of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which is divided into 5 aspects, including:
1. Identify
Enterprises should understand the scope of cybersecurity defense and understand the cybersecurity threats they may encounter.
2. Protect
Enterprises should control authority and establish basic cybersecurity defenses.
3. Detect
Enterprises should comprehensively monitor the information technology environment and the operating status of endpoint devices to detect suspicious software behavior in a timely manner and also keep complete records. Tools available include endpoint detection strain solutions.
4. Respond
If an enterprise detects suspicious software behavior, it should respond quickly and investigate thoroughly to avoid operating losses.
5. Recovery
If suspicious software behavior causes actual damage to the system, data leakage, etc., you should seek cybersecurity experts to handle and restore the system. A review record of the recovery process will also be made to avoid similar data security damage incidents in the future.
Brief Introduction to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
In 2024, NIST released version 2.0 of the Cybersecurity Framework, with a total of six cores. In addition to the aforementioned five cores - identify, protect, detect, respond, recover, a new core "Govern" is added to guide organizations in formulating and executing network cybersecurity strategy.
The scope of application of this version is not only for critical infrastructure, but also companies and organizations in various industries. They all can follow this framework for cybersecurity deployment.
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