May 1, 2024
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The Cybersecurity Framework is a voluntary framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to help organizations manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks. It provides a high-level view of cybersecurity risks and a set of best practices for addressing them. The Framework is organized around five core functions:
Core Functions of the Cybersecurity Framework
1. Identify: Identify the assets and resources that need to be protected, as well as the threats that could impact them.
2. Protect: Implement safeguards to protect assets and resources from threats.
3. Detect: Monitor and detect cybersecurity events.
4. Respond: Contain and recover from cybersecurity events.
5. Recover: Restore operations and services after a cybersecurity event.
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Reading list
We've selected ten books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Cybersecurity Framework.
Is the official NIST guide to the Cybersecurity Framework. It provides detailed instructions on how to implement the Framework's controls, making it an invaluable resource for security professionals.
Provides a comprehensive guide to the Cybersecurity Framework for the Defense Industrial Base (CFI DIB), which set of cybersecurity requirements for companies that do business with the U.S. Department of Defense. It is written by three experts from the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Center (DIBCC), the organization responsible for implementing the CFI DIB.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the Cybersecurity Framework, including its five core functions and how to implement them within an organization. It is an excellent resource for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the Cybersecurity Framework.
Provides a practical guide to network security monitoring, which critical part of the Cybersecurity Framework. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic network security monitoring concepts to advanced threat detection techniques.
Provides a practical guide to cybersecurity, with a focus on defending against cyber attacks. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic security concepts to advanced threat detection techniques.
Comprehensive guide to cloud security, which growing concern for organizations of all sizes. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic cloud security concepts to advanced threat detection techniques.
Comprehensive guide to industrial cybersecurity, which critical concern for organizations that rely on industrial control systems. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic industrial cybersecurity concepts to advanced threat detection techniques.
Comprehensive guide to network security, which key part of the Cybersecurity Framework. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic network security concepts to advanced threat detection techniques.
Provides a practical guide to implementing the Cybersecurity Framework in a financial services setting. It is written by three experts from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the organization responsible for developing cybersecurity standards for the United States.
Comprehensive guide to cybersecurity for non-technical readers. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic security concepts to advanced threat detection techniques.
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