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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

Resources

Resources

National Cyber Security Center NCSC UK Announces Major Updates to Cyber Essentials

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

This is entirely quoted and verbatim except for the AMERICAN spelling.

"...In November 2021 the NCSC announced an overhaul of the Cyber Essentials technical controls and a change to the pricing structure. Both these changes come into effect on 24 January 2022. (NOTICE - if we provided you with mapping, it's time for an update AND you will have to provide evidence of your license.)

Updating the technical controls

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Building Cloud Products for Federal Agencies

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

Please, Just Tell Me What to Do

Building Cloud Products for Federal Agencies – Using NIST to Shift Compliance Left

Vendors and Consultants working with Federal Agencies are required to establish secure products and services as tagged to their associated commonly defined security controls (outcomes) and do so using a Cybersecurity Framework mapped to address common cybersecurity-related responsibilities. The most common set of categorized outcomes (a.k.a. Control Families or Control Objectives) is the security controls in NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5[i], Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations.

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NIST Privacy Framework

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Written by: NIST
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

NIST PRIVACY FRAMEWORK: A TOOL FOR IMPROVING PRIVACY THROUGH ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT, VERSION 1.0 - January 16, 2020

Download NIST Privacy Framework: A Tool for Improving Privacy through Enterprise Risk Management, Version 1.0 and csf-pf-to-sp800-53r5-mappings.xlsx (live.com)

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CIS Critical Security Controls Version 8

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Written by: The CIS Critical Security Controls
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

The CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) are a prioritized set of Safeguards to mitigate the most prevalent cyber-attacks against systems and networks. They are mapped to and referenced by multiple legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks. CIS Controls v8 has been enhanced to keep up with modern systems and software. The movement to cloud-based computing, virtualization, mobility, outsourcing, Work-from-Home, and changing attacker tactics prompted the update and supports an enterprise's security as they move to both fully cloud and hybrid environments.

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 14028, IMPROVING THE NATION'S CYBERSECURITY - NIST Content

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Written by: NIST
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity: NIST’s Responsibilities under the May 2021 Executive Order

Overview:

The President’s Executive Order (EO) on “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (14028)” issued on May 12, 2021, charges multiple agencies – including NIST– with enhancing cybersecurity through a variety of initiatives related to the security and integrity of the software supply chain. The following is from NIST. Cybersecurity professionals need to spend considerable time understanding our resources as provided by NIST, by CISA Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity | CISA, by Cloud Security Alliance, and by Center for Internet Security CIS Critical Security Controls Version 8 (cisecurity.org). We must understand our audience, the products they consume and design, and meet our obligations as US-certified cyber professionals and regulators. The war is digital. We are this country's defense.

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework CSF

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

The Cybersecurity Framework - Version 1.1, released 2019

Cybersecurity Framework History

Learn more at CSRC Topics - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act | CSRC (nist.gov)

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Secure Host Baselines & Common Security Framework CSF

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

HIPAA – HITECH, Aligning Secure Host Baselines According to Common Security Framework CSF

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Data Centric Security tackles GDPR, CCPA & DLP

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Written by: Robin Basham and SECLORE
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

Europe Responds with GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation

The new General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 ("GDPR" or the "Regulation") is about protecting people and their privacy. Replacing Directive 95/46/EC (aka EU Data Privacy) seven distinct principles now apply to all citizens under the European Convention; however, it is equally relevant to any US or other foreign national who wishes to do business with most of Europe and Australia. (Yes, this is pre-Brexit, but it's all still true. For the UK, read the UK Cyber Essential in Brief).

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FIPS PUB 200 Minimum Security Requirements

FIPS PUB 200 Minimum Security Requirements - Visit FIPS 200, Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Info and Info Systems | CSRC (nist.gov)
  • Access Control (AC)
  • Awareness and Training (AT)
  • Audit and Accountability (AU)
  • Certification, Accreditation, and Security Assessments (CA)
  • Configuration Management (CM)
  • Contingency Planning (CP)
  • Identification and Authentication (IA)
  • Incident Response (IR)

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  • Maintenance (MA)
  • Media Protection (MP)
  • Physical and Environmental Protection (PE)
  • Planning (PL)
  • Personnel Security (PS)
  • Risk Assessment (RA)
  • System and Services Acquisition (SA)
  • System and Communications Protection (SC)
  • System and Information Integrity (SI)

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