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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

Process Transformation

GRC via Facilitated Compliance Management

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Written by: Robin Basham
Parent Category: Services
Category: Process Transformation

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What is GRC?

As explained by the Managing Partner, founder, and CEO Robin Basham, GRC “is the enterprise program and supporting platforms that collectively enforce governance, risk management and compliance with legal, operational, financial, and information requirements, as determined necessary by the entity's industry, board, consumer and investor communities."

EnterpriseGRC Solutions® Professional's real-world experience, thought leadership, methods, and tools add to your absolute solution for a mature and ongoing program of GRC. EnterpriseGRC Solutions® practice is involved with SIM®, ISACA®, ITSMF®, and various organizations focused on audit automation. One way that EnterpriseGRC Solutions® differentiates our market services in controls assessment, is by delivering free tools for IT Regulatory (SOX) reporting that allow reduced dependency on external consulting, retains proprietary knowledge, and lower volume and time on testing.

GRC Program Model

Facilitated Compliance Management™ provides a Common Methodology in Delivering a Successful GRC.

A clear win for any IT Service organization can be found in providing Unified and Integrated control framework mapping to comply once and meet with many similarly purposed regulations. Aligning service delivery to regulatory-driven compliance models enables sustained client value. The simplest possible view of controls mapping might include:

  • Business Process - Service
  • Business Control Requirement - Regulation
  • Control Process – Control Framework Identifier
  • System Enablers – Technology policy
  • People Enablers – Business Policy
  • Standard and Frequency of Measure – Compliance Metrics
  • Compliance Reporting – Representation of Compliance

Facilitated Compliance Management™

Every client has unique goals and capabilities. Typical engagements include Policy Baseline, Configuration Management, Control Assessment, Enterprise Risk Management

  • Policy Mapping is the Foundation of Actionable, Auditable Control
  • RunBooks Identify Expected and KEY Services and Systems, resulting in Establishing a Technology Baseline Supporting Critical Automated Business Controls
  • RiskWatch iterates the gap between Policy, Standards and Business Realities
  • Assessment Reviews, CMDB – Configuration Management Alignment to Security Policy and Service Standards (such as the selected control frameworks)

Doing Right Things Right

Organizations face challenges that drive the need for IT governance:

  • Keeping IT running
  • Delivering value to customers
  • Managing IT costs
  • Master complexity
  • Align IT with business
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Manage security

EnterpriseGRC Solutions® has custom tools that facilitate mapping client documentation and artifacts to their industry-specific array of requirements. Recent projects have involved creating a single risk framework with client policies mapped and risk ranked against collections of the following cybersecurity and cloud frameworks.

  • Cloud Controls Matrixv4 as CCM WG leader for the mapping to NIST SP 800-53 and new ISO/IEC FDIS 27002
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • 21 CFR Part 820
  • HIPAA-HITECH CFR 45
  • Eudralex V4 Annex 11
  • GAMP® 5*
  • HITRUST 9.3* (if associated to valid client license with HITRUST)
  • ISO 13485:2016
  • ISO/IEC 30111:2019
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2013 €
  • ISO/IEC 27017:2015 € 27002 for cloud services
  • ISO/IEC 27799:2016 €
  • ISO/IEC 27002:2013 € New ISO/IEC FDIS 27002 and mapping to CCM V4 and NIST 171 Assessment
  • ISO/IEC 27018:2019 €
  • ISO/IEC 27701:2019 €
  • NIST SP 800-171r2, NIST SP 800-171A, NIST SP 800-172, NIST.HB.162
  • NIST SP 800-53 r5
  • FedRamp SP 800-53B now NIST SP 800-53C
  • GDPR
  • CCPA 1798
  • AICPA SOC 2 2017
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CSF
  • CIS Benchmarks - OSCAL & SCAP integration, mapping to custom cybersecurity products
  • CIS CSC v7.1-> 8.1 - the top 18
  • PCI DSS V3.2.1
  • COSO 2013 as mapped to IT and Cybersecurity standards and ISMS
  • FFIEC
  • NCSC NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY 2016-2021
  • UK Cyber Essentials
  • Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy
  • Compliance Controls Catalogue (C5)
  • More upon request.

Note that as of October 17th, 2011, products created by Phoenix Business and Systems Process, Inc., to include Facilitated Compliance Management TM, are now owned and distributed exclusively through EnterpriseGRC Solutions Inc ®

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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.
Standards.gov | Federal Use of Standards | Standards Incorporated by Reference (SIBR) | Industry Standards | International Standards | Military Standards | Standards Issued or Adopted by Federal Agencies | Standards Search Engines | Voluntary Product Standards

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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