NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

Introduction to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF):
Understanding the purpose and significance of the CSF.
Overview of the framework’s history and development.

CSF Core Functions and Components:
Exploring the five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
Understanding the relationship between these functions.

Framework Implementation and Adoption:
Steps to implement the CSF in an organization.
Factors to consider when tailoring the framework to specific needs.

Identify Function:
Conducting asset inventory and management.
Identifying risks and understanding business context.

Protect Function:
Strategies for securing assets and managing access.
Establishing security policies, procedures, and awareness.

Detect Function:
Implementing continuous monitoring and detection mechanisms.
Responding to and investigating security incidents.

Respond Function:
Developing an incident response plan.
Containing and mitigating the impact of incidents.

Recover Function:
Developing and testing a recovery plan.
Restoring normal operations after a cybersecurity incident.

Risk Assessment and Management:
Understanding the role of risk assessment in the CSF.
Applying risk management principles to cybersecurity.

Integration with Other Frameworks and Standards:
Exploring how the CSF aligns with other cybersecurity standards (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, etc.).
Understanding the benefits of using multiple frameworks together.