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Risk Management Framework - RMF SP 800-37

Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy (nist.gov)

Prepare Essential activities to prepare the organization to manage security and privacy risks.

Implement the controls and document how controls are deployed.

Categorize the system and information processed, stored, and transmitted based on impact analysis. 

Assess to determine if the controls are in place, operating as intended, and producing the desired results. 

Select the set of NIST SP 800-53 controls to protect the system based on risk assessment(s)

Authorize: Senior official makes a risk-based decision to authorize the system (to operate).

Monitor: Continuously monitor control implementation and risks to the system. 
Table 1: RMF Steps Including Resources for Implementers and Supporting NIST Publications *Read More at Risk Management Framework (RMF) Overview - Risk Management | CSRC

Cybersecurity Framework

Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Framework Core (nist.gov)

Identify –   Develop an organizational understanding to manage cybersecurity risk to systems, people, assets, data, and capabilities. The activities in the Identify Function are foundational for effective use of the Framework. Understanding the business context, the resources that support critical functions, and the related cybersecurity risks enables an organization to focus and prioritize its efforts, consistent with its risk management strategy and business needs. Examples of outcome Categories within this Function include Asset Management; Business Environment; Governance; Risk Assessment; and Risk Management Strategy.

Protect – Develop and implement appropriate safeguards to ensure delivery of critical services. The Protect Function supports the ability to limit or contain the impact of a potential cybersecurity event. Examples of outcome Categories within this Function include Identity Management and Access Control; Awareness and Training; Data Security; Information Protection Processes and Procedures; Maintenance; and Protective Technology.

Detect – Develop and implement appropriate activities to identify the occurrence of a cybersecurity event. The Detect Function enables the timely discovery of cybersecurity events. Examples of outcome Categories within this Function include Anomalies and Events; Security Continuous Monitoring; and Detection Processes. 

Respond – Develop and implement appropriate activities to take action regarding a detected cybersecurity incident. The Respond Function supports the ability to contain the impact of a potential cybersecurity incident. Examples of outcome Categories within this Function include Response Planning; Communications; Analysis; Mitigation; and Improvements.

Recover – Develop and implement appropriate activities to maintain plans for resilience and to restore any capabilities or services that were impaired due to a cybersecurity incident. The Recover Function supports timely recovery to normal operations to reduce the impact of a cybersecurity incident. Examples of outcome Categories within this Function include Recovery Planning; Improvements; and Communications. 

Read more about NIST Cybersecurity Framework CSF

Climate Science & Green Tech

Governance Risk Compliance Answers to a Tripled Bottom Line

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Services
Category: Climate Science & Green Tech

Factors impacting Governance Risk and Compliance have easily tripled since the term first hit our horizons in 2004.

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  • Executive Governance Steering must address success defined in economic, environmental, and social terms.
  • Sustainable business models ensure that production and consumption of services balance measures to support those natural resources continue to exist.
  • Business Accounting & Finance today, must be able to account for not only the risks related to any product or services but also the impact these products and services have on related social, economic, and environmental outcomes.
  • Today’s board faces increasing scrutiny over various types of offsets as they are applied and audited.
  • Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance have entered an entirely new realm of complexity.

Wherever you fall in the Climate Debate, here's a question: Is Green Less or More?

This may seem like a trick question, but a Green Plan is first and foremost a business plan. Green factors play a part in all areas of Enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance.

Answer: Green is more. Climate & Green GRC Plan - NetApp's Model

Green Audit

  • Identify Environmental Impacts
  • Assess Operational Compliance with Laws and Regulations
  • Target Opportunities to Reduce Costs
  • Improve Health and Safety
  • Reduce Liability
  • Increase Business Value
  • Respond To Stakeholder Demand for Transparency and Disclosure

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Scope the Green Project

  • Determine scope
  • Identify metrics and benchmarks
  • Communicate the goals of the audit
  • Conduct the audit during normal operations
  • Summarize the findings
  • Verify the results
  • Share the findings
  • Repeat the process

Action Plan

  • Determine scope
  • Identify metrics and benchmarks
  • Communicate the goals of the audit
  • Conduct the audit during normal operations
  • Summarize the findings
  • Verify the results
  • Share the findings
  • Repeat the process

EnterpriseGRC Solutions provides advisory services to accomplish your Green Program and Audit Requirements

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Standards.gov | NIST

Standards.gov | NIST
Documentary Standards can specify the definition of terms; classifications of components; delineation of procedures; specification of dimensions, materials, processes, products, systems, services, or practices; test methods and sampling procedures; or descriptions of fit and measurements of size or strength. Under the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA), NIST is assigned the responsibility to coordinate federal, state, and local documentary standards and conformity assessment activities.
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NIST Reading

Whether you're preparing for Cybersecurity certification, working with government standards, or simply starting your career in compliance, these are the NIST Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Special Publication (SP), and Interagency Report (IR) topics you need to know. (The Perils of Mount Must Read™ Confessions of a Cliff Note Junky) These resources go onto the "Mountain of Must Read". If you don't recognize the standard reference, you've missed critical understanding. As of 2022, this is the minimum NIST alphabet. All of these documents are found at https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/ Be very careful about static content. Look at links before you launch them. Never use alternate sites for the Computer Security Resource Center. Get the full list here <NIST Reading Extended>

FIPS Publication 140-2 Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules [FIPS 140-2]
FIPS Publication 199 Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems [FIPS 199]
FIPS Publication 200 Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems [FIPS 200]
FIPS Publication 201-1 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors [FIPS 201-1]		 NISTIR 8212 ISCMA: An Information Security Continuous Monitoring Program Assessment
NIST SP 800-18 Guide for Developing Security Plans for Federal Information Systems [SP 800-18]
NIST SP 800-30 Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems [NIST SP 800-30]
NIST SP 800-34 Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems [SP 800-34]

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