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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

Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework CSF

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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)

The Cybersecurity Framework, Revision 1.1 is most recognized for its simple model, and the ease with which executives and nonfederal cloud providers have been able to grasp and implement its core functions:

Three Primary Components

  1. Core - Desired cybersecurity outcomes organized in a hierarchy and aligned to more detailed guidance and controls
  2. Profiles - Alignment of an organization’s requirements and objectives, risk appetite, and resources using the desired outcomes of the Framework Core
  3. Implementation Tiers - A qualitative measure of organizational cybersecurity risk management practices

CSF Domains

As with NIST SP 800-53 rev 5, the framework is outcome-based and designed to connect many interoperable frameworks and standards.

There are 5 Functions (as compared to 20 in the 800-53), 23 Categories (as compared to 110 in 800-171, or 298 in 800-53) and leverages 6 Informative References (whereas the 800-53 has over 400).

It's smaller, easier to implement, lighter, and broadly implemented by nonfederal cloud providers.

Key Framework Attributes

Principles of Current and Future Versions of the Framework

  • Common and accessible language
  • Adaptable to many technologies, lifecycle phases, sectors, and uses
  • Risk-based
  • Based on international standards
  • Living document
  • Guided by many perspectives – private sector, academia, public sector

CSF Content

Implementation Tiers

CSF Implementation Tiers

Framework Updates

  • Applicability for all system lifecycle phases
  • Enhanced guidance for managing cybersecurity within supply chains and for buying decisions
  • New guidance for self-assessment
  • Better accounts for Authorization, Authentication, and Identity Proofing
  • Incorporates emerging vulnerability information (a.k.a., Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure)
  • Administratively updates the Informative References

NIST provides continuous crosswalks that facilitate the mapping of the CSF. EnterpriseGRC Solutions participates with the Cloud Security Alliance to lead mapping between the CCM v4 and CSF v1.1. We also map the CSF to around 5 thousand CIS and DISA STIG Benchmark Rules. The CSF has known a great many success stories. Why not read a few - https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework/success-stories 

Mapping CSF

 

CSF System Policy Framework

A critical resource that connects to the Cybersecurity Framework is the CIS-CSC 8.1 Standard. Read More CIS Critical Security Controls Version 8

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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)

Standards.gov | NIST

Standards.gov | NIST
Documentary Standards can specify the definition of terms; classifications of components; delineation of procedures; specification of dimensions, materials, processes, products, systems, services, or practices; test methods and sampling procedures; or descriptions of fit and measurements of size or strength. Under the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA), NIST is assigned the responsibility to coordinate federal, state, and local documentary standards and conformity assessment activities.
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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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