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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

Services

Services

I'm not sorry.

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Services
Category: Enterprise Governance Risk & Compliance

One early morning in August 2015, on my birthday, I decided to give myself the gift of backing up everything I needed to survive the complete loss or hijacking of my digital life. Given four decades of "don't forget your scarf", and "do you have enough money for a cab?" and "may I confirm your AV is operational and up to date?", it seemed like a perfect day to focus all my attention on me. "Do you have a backup for all of your data?"

It's a tradition. I'm my own best mother each year, on my birthday.

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Beware of Tax Scams and Identity Theft through Phishing

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Services
Category: Enterprise Governance Risk & Compliance

I went to buy a bed with my sister the other day and the salesman was chatting away telling us how he couldn’t get his state refund because someone had stolen his identity and collected his refund.  

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Does Audit Make Us More Secure

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Services
Category: Enterprise Governance Risk & Compliance

Does Audit Make Us Secure?  Presented at ISACA SV Spring Conference, May 15th, 2015 - (I totally stand by the content.). Presented by Robin Basham, M.Ed., M.IT, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, HISP, CRP, VRP, Founder EnterpriseGRC Solutions. Companies that passed the audit and had a major breach could have survived with this approach. 

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Data Loss Protection

Data Loss Prevention

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Services
Category: Enterprise Governance Risk & Compliance

Data Loss Prevention DLP – Ready or Not, By Robin Basham, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, M.Ed., M.IT

If you are required to comply with (US) HIPPA, State Social Security Laws, COPPA, State Security Breach Laws (California Civil Code § 1798.29, 1798.80 et seq.), GLBA or PCI-DSS, someone will ask you

  • How many unauthorized data exfiltration attempts have been detected recently by the organization's Data Loss Prevention (DLP) system?
  • What percentage of the organization's business systems are not utilizing host-based Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software applications?
  • Whether it was a customer request or a conversation with an examiner, they expected a detailed answer broken out by the business unit. If you manage compliance, you are accountable to these answers.
  • Good News: When done right, Data Loss Prevention – DLP benefits
  • Protect critical business data and intellectual property
  • Improve compliance
  • Reduce data breach risk
  • Enhance training and awareness
  • Improve business processes
  • Optimize disk space and network bandwidth
  • Detect rogue/malicious software
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  2. ISO/IEC 27001 Compliance Readiness
  3. FCM - Mapping & Fixing GRC
  4. Maturity vs. Compliance
  5. EnterpriseGRC Secure Cloud Solutions
  6. 4Point GRC™ - FCM - Our History and Foundation - The Architecture
  7. RunBook UML
  8. Privacy Preserving Analytics - Knowing the Experts is more important than you'd think (Ulf Mattsson)
  9. Data Centric Security & GDPR - Is Your Organization Ready (Seminar and Content)
  10. Privacy Resources - Facts, not Fiction

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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