To implement the NIST Risk Management Framework in your organization, you must follow its six core steps. Below is a guide to each of the six steps of the RMF. s. Each step can be customized to your organization’s specific needs so that your policies match the needs of your business, employees, and customers. Here are the NIST RMF steps:
Step 1: Categorize System
In the categorization step, you classify the system to be evaluated for risk. Categorize the system’s associated information assets based on their sensitivity and the potential impact on your organization. This involves analyzing data sensitivity, assessing the potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and ultimately assigning security categories.
Step 2: Select Controls
Once you’ve categorized your system, the next step is to select and tailor security controls based on its categorization and specific needs. You’ll need to reference NIST SP 800-37 to choose the appropriate security controls and then customize them to align with your system’s unique characteristics and operational environment.
Step 3: Implement Controls
In the implementation step, you put the selected security…
