Episode 1 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

 In our first episode of appTECH TALK, Mike Miller walks through the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

Many organizations wonder where to start when they are looking at strengthening their security posture.  Fortunately, the wheel does not need reinvented.  Much traction and return on investment can be made by simply aligning an organizations security program with the NIST standard.

What to Know -

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is a freely accessible (HERE) framework widely used across multiple industries.

Why You Should Care - 

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework covers 108 controls across 5 categories.  Using this framework can assist baselining your organization's security posture and identifying the greatest areas of weakness.

NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is the de facto standard when it comes to security organizations.  It provides a solid framework that outlines security in five categories.  Comparing an organization’s alignment with the NIST standards will give you a solid measurement of how your security program lines up.

Read Mike Miller's full blog response on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework HERE.