Editor’s note: this piece on the NIST cybersecurity framework was originally published in February 2020 and has been updated on May 2024, with new information.
Data breaches and developing cyber threats are routinely making headlines, and cybersecurity has become a top concern for organizations of all sizes and industries. Cyberattacks have become more frequent, sophisticated, and damaging than ever before, making it critical for organizations to develop a strong culture of cybersecurity to protect their assets and maintain trust with their customers.
However, building a culture of cybersecurity can be a complex and challenging task, especially for organizations that need more knowledge and resources or for those that have diverse or misaligned teams. This is where the NIST Cybersecurity Framework can be an invaluable tool for organizations looking to improve their security posture and more efficiently manage risk and compliance.
In this article, we’ll discuss implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework — a tool security leaders can use to foster a definitive, organization-wide understanding of what an organization’s governance considers an acceptable level of…
