The 5 Functions Of The NIST Cybersecurity Framework
scytale, Monday, February 12th, 2024
With threats evolving at a rapid pace, it can feel overwhelming to determine what controls and safeguards to put in place. The good news is, the National Institute of Standards and Technology developed a helpful framework to simplify this process.
Their Cybersecurity Framework lays out five core functions to focus your efforts: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. By understanding each function and implementing controls within them, you can develop a robust and risk-based cybersecurity program. Over the next few minutes, we're going to unpack each of these functions so you have a blueprint to get started. cybersecurity doesn't have to be complicated when you have the right tools and resources. The NIST Framework is one of those tools, so let's dive in!