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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

Cybersecurity RoadMap

Accountability vs. Compliance in the Cloud - Risk Ranking

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Written by: Robin Basham (While Working at Cavirin)
Parent Category: Services
Category: Cybersecurity RoadMap

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Risk Ranking Requires Classification Context - It's more than just the audit

Much like the value of a home, an asset's risk and value are all about location, location, location, or in this case, understanding the neighborhood surrounding your data.

Security needs to enforce asset classification. To effectively scope and prioritize mandated controls, all operations should be far down the path of asset classification. Whether government classified or non-classified information, the strata of classification on assets is the key to setting priority and removing findings from a relevant scope.

RISKRESPONSEBANDIMPACT

Some examples of classification used by Defense Information Systems Agency or DISA include:

  •  MAC-1_Classified - I - Mission Critical Classified
  •  MAC-1_Public - I - Mission Critical Public
  •  MAC-1_Sensitive - I - Mission Critical Sensitive
  •  MAC-2_Classified - II - Mission Support Classified
  •  MAC-2_Public - II - Mission Support Public
  •  MAC-2_Sensitive - II - Mission Support Sensitive
  •  MAC-3_Classified - III - Administrative Classified
  •  MAC-3_Public - III - Administrative Public

For non-military and unclassified systems, a simpler approach might include such classifications as 

  •  Level 1 - Workstation - Items in this profile intend to:
  • be practical and prudent.
  • provide a clear security benefit; and
  • not inhibit the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means.

Level 2 Workstation - This profile extends the "Level 1 - Workstation" profile. Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

  • are intended for environments or use cases where security is paramount.
  • acts as a defense in depth measure.
  • may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology.

Level 1 Server - Items in this profile intend to:

  • be practical and prudent.
  • provide a clear security benefit; and
  • not inhibit the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means.

Level 2 Server - This profile extends the "Level 1 - Server" profile. Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

  • are intended for environments or use cases where security is paramount.
  • acts as a defense in depth measure.
  • may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology.

Level 1 Domain Controller - Items in this profile apply to Domain Controllers and intend to:

  • be practical and prudent.
  • provide a clear security benefit; and
  • not inhibit the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means.

Level 2 Domain Controller - This profile extends the "Level 1 - Domain Controller" profile. Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

  • are intended for environments or use cases where security is paramount
  • acts as a defense in depth measure
  • may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology

Level 1 Member Server - Items in this profile apply to Member Servers and intend to:

  • be practical and prudent.
  • provide a clear security benefit; and
  • not inhibit the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means.

Items in this profile also apply to Member Servers that have the following Roles enabled:

  • AD Certificate Services
  • DHCP Server
  • DNS Server
  • File Server
  • Hyper-V
  • Network Policy and Access Services
  • Print Server
  • Remote Access Services
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • Web Server

Level 2 Member Server - This profile extends the "Level 1 - Member Server" profile. Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

  • are intended for environments or use cases where security is paramount
  • acts as a defense in depth measure
  • may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology

One final question: Isn't Compliance Fabric and Compliance Platform just another way to say GRC?

GRC tools provide the business view of Risk, Compliance & Security, whereas the compliance fabric solution supplies the evidence based operational and platform necessary to supply security operations with remediation work plans, as well as the necessary content for effective asset-based vulnerability, risk, compliance programs. 

EnterpriseGRC Solutions actively contributes to all major standards and organizations responsible for the mapping of regulatory requirements and the most highly leveraged national and international standards. In addition to organic CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIG NIST-based configuration hardening and change management, EnterpriseGRC Solutions has implemented all assessments with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and NIST 800-53 r4 and Appendix J for Privacy. Clients who elect to use multiple policy packs, including ISO/IEC 27002:2013, will benefit from the extended use of multiple frameworks to align Information Security Programs and Policy.

About EnterpriseGRC Solutions

EnterpriseGRC Solutions is empowered to implement governance, security, risk, and compliance automation products and programs, emphasizing system-based policies specific to security settings for secure configuration management. EnterpriseGRC is a women-owned small business offering compliance readiness, Security & GRC tools, Enterprise Security Architecture, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment, and a wide variety of resources for security and GRC technology support. Founded in October of 2002 as Phoenix Business and Systems Process, and rebranded in 2011 as EnterpriseGRC Solution, the company is positioned to solve an organization's greatest cloud security and cyber challenges. True to its tagline "Simple Solutions to Complex Problems" the company offers pragmatic, remote, and on-site web-enabled compliance implementation, training, strategy, management consulting, security, and risk management services.

About Center for Internet Security

The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the cyber security readiness and response of public and private sector entities, with a commitment to excellence through collaboration. CIS provides resources that help partners achieve security goals through expert guidance and cost-effective solutions. 

About DISA

DISA, a Combat Support Agency, provides, operates, and assures command and control, information-sharing capabilities, and a globally accessible enterprise information infrastructure in direct support to joint warfighters, national-level leaders, and other mission and coalition partners across the full spectrum of operations.

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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)

Read FIPS PUB 200 Minimum Security Requirements
  • 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)

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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