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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

Resources

Resources

Secure Host Baselines & Common Security Framework CSF

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

HIPAA – HITECH, Aligning Secure Host Baselines According to Common Security Framework CSF

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Data Centric Security tackles GDPR, CCPA & DLP

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Written by: Robin Basham and SECLORE
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

Europe Responds with GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation

The new General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 ("GDPR" or the "Regulation") is about protecting people and their privacy. Replacing Directive 95/46/EC (aka EU Data Privacy) seven distinct principles now apply to all citizens under the European Convention; however, it is equally relevant to any US or other foreign national who wishes to do business with most of Europe and Australia. (Yes, this is pre-Brexit, but it's all still true. For the UK, read the UK Cyber Essential in Brief).

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NERC CIP

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Written by: NERC
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) – Standards for planning, operating, and securing North America’s Bulk Power System. Protects “Critical Cyber Assets”

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ENISA Publications

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Written by: ENISA
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

http://www.enisa.europa.eu/publications

http://www.enisa.europa.eu/publications

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FIPS 199 - Security Categorization

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Written by: NIST adapted by Robin Basham
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

FIPS PUB 199 is an impact assessment model used by DFARS 252.204-7012, as mentioned in NIST 171 DFARS and CMMC.

Here is the entire FIPS PUB 199

Required by Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) all subcontractors and prime contract agencies working with the Federal Government must complete a FIPS PUB 199 assessment, designed to recognize “the importance of information security to the economic and national security interests of the United States.” 

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FIPS PUB 200 Minimum Security Requirements

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Written by: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks

Any discussion about the works delivered by NIST is at best, a summary to help our readers connect necessary frameworks and encourage them to know "they can do it". The writers at NIST get ALL OF THE CREDIT. FIPS 200, Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems (nist.gov)

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Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Fun Stuff - Puzzles Reinforcers Inspiration

I'm going to save a lot of my emails today. I'm sad that we won't get an essay from Eric Boehlert who's untimely death has us all just unable to process.

Mark Jacob on Twitter: "Here's a piece that Eric Boehlert wrote this week about how the news media has turned Biden's positive job-growth numbers into borderline bad news. We will miss Eric's insights.

Perhaps my favorite communications will be from The Root, opening with "Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the first Black woman to become a Supreme Court Justice this afternoon in a historic 53-47 vote in the U.S. Senate. Her confirmation followed a weeks-long process in which she was vilified with derogatory and racist attacks on her judicial record, but which also revealed deep hopefulness among generations of Black women attorneys who have faced glass ceilings in their profession.

Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson

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Extract - The Security Hippie

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Written by: Barak Engel
Parent Category: Resources
Category: Fun Stuff - Puzzles Reinforcers Inspiration

The Security Hippie - 1st Edition - Barak Engel - Routledge Book

"Failing to Fail
It is some time after the time in which the normal business day, in those long lost, almost forgotten days of pre-COVID, would otherwise end.
At least as I vaguely recall, anyway.
My hair is … well, in truth, it is both a total and ridiculous mess, and also rather comfortable. It has been quite a while since I had curls. 
I didn’t think I could even grow them anymore. Age brings all sorts of things, like wisdom and patience and perspective, but it sure as heck doesn’t bring hair.
Now I’m sporting a Jewfro."

I post these words written by a wonderful friend, Barak Engel. 

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  1. Surviving the Storm - Actors, Writers, Directors
  2. Tweets
  3. It Can Get Done
  4. Tonight We Write and other routine inspirations from Dr. Carlotta Berry
  5. Inspiration with friends at night
  6. Helene Silver - The Artist
  7. Helene Silver - The Artist Gallery Three
  8. Helene Silver - The Artist Gallery Two
  9. Pause - Smile - Repeat
  10. Today We Work

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Regulatory Compliance Standards and Frameworks Article Count:  14

Fun Stuff - Puzzles Reinforcers Inspiration Article Count:  13

Cloud and Cybersecurity Products (We Love) Article Count:  10

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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)

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  • 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)

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