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Many cybersecurity best practices and frameworks are available; among the best to consider are those provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). As of early August 2023, the NIST has a new version of its framework.
On August 8, the NIST announced the release of the public draft of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. It’s the first complete update of the framework since it was first published in 2014 and follows a year’s worth of community feedback.
The CSF includes a common language and a systematic methodology for managing cybersecurity risk across sectors and facilitating communication between technical and non-technical staff. It includes customizable activities that can be incorporated into cybersecurity programs to meet organizations’ specific needs.
CSF 2.0 takes into account the changing cybersecurity landscape and makes it easier for organizations of all sizes and across all industries to put the framework into practice. NIST is accepting public comment on the draft framework until Nov. 4, 2023. The final version is planned for release in early 2024.
The CSF 2.0 draft features a number of major changes. Among them:
You’ll find more in-depth information about CSF 2.0 here. Contact us to learn how US Signal can help you implement tools and technologies to help your organization adopt the new framework.
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