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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

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AICPA Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination Report

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Services
Category: Cybersecurity RoadMap

AICPA Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination Report

Now what? In the midst of GDPR, new PCI DSS 3.2 standards, and expanded controls for all privacy aspects of your SOC 2, things just got ratcheted up another notch.  The AICPA has released its Descriptions Criteria for the examination of the Entity's Cybersecurity Risk Management Program.  Needless to say, the evidence requirements are piling up.  EnterpriseGRC Solutions has already loaded this standard to our existing SOC2 and other assessment and mapping programs.  To help you assess where this new guidance will be sending your external auditors, we've included a summary of the text below.

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National Vulnerability Database

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Services
Category: Cybersecurity RoadMap

National Vulnerability Database - The National Vulnerability Database (NVD, http://nvd.nist.gov) has expanded its scope to enable organizations to automate and standardize vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance reporting (e.g., FISMA). Thus, NVD now enables Federal agencies and other organizations to ensure that information technology assets are configured securely, automate technical control FISMA compliance checking, customize secure configuration requirements, standardize the measurement of low-level vulnerabilities, and integrate vulnerability and product databases using a standards-based approach.

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Usability, Security, ROI, and Privacy - Why FIDO Alliance

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Written by: FIDO
Parent Category: Services
Category: Cybersecurity RoadMap

What is FIDO? FIDO is the World’s Largest Ecosystem for Standards-Based, Interoperable Authentication
BETTER SECURITY FOR ONLINE SERVICES, REDUCED COST FOR THE ENTERPRISE, SIMPLER AND SAFER FOR CONSUMERS

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Accountability vs. Compliance in the Cloud

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

Engineers don’t have time to translate their workloads into “audit speak”. Auditors can’t provide value in cloud-based engineering domains.

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  1. FIDO IOT Authentication Experience
  2. Industry Requirements Drive Cyberthreat Resilience
  3. Catastrophic Becomes Routine - NIST Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure
  4. NIST SCAP & XCCDF
  5. Did I do That?
  6. RiskWatch
  7. Center For Internet Security Critical Security Controls V.8.1
  8. Networking and Security Topics for CISSP Study
  9. GRC Strategy - Green Use Case and GRC ROI
  10. LSHC & MDM Cybersecurity Strategy

Subcategories

Information Systems Audit & Assurance (Cloud & Cyber) Article Count:  7

Business Continuity Article Count:  6

Climate Science & Green Tech Article Count:  3

Cybersecurity RoadMap Article Count:  19

Enterprise Governance Risk & Compliance Article Count:  10

ISMS / PIMS - ISO/IEC Certification Programs Article Count:  2

Facilitated Compliance Management Article Count:  5

Privacy Article Count:  5

Process Transformation Article Count:  9

Training & Professional Development Article Count:  15

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