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Changes to NIST CSF 2.0: GRC Newsflash

At TrustCloud, we’re on a mission to democratize compliance, so we’re kicking off GRC Newsflash – a series where our experts give you a quick rundown on the latest buzz happening in the GRC, security, and privacy world. Today’s edition features our Compliance Specialist Frank Kyazze, and covers updates of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, announced on August 8, 2023.

Choosing a NIST CSF Compliance Product in 2023 (Key Features)

Whether you’re a large or small business, the cybersecurity framework by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (a federal agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce) offers an efficient roadmap to an improved cybersecurity posture. Compared to other popular cyber frameworks, like ISO 27001, NIST CSF is more effective at mitigating data breaches, especially during the initial stages of implementing a cyber risk management program.

The NIST CSF 2.0: Framework Governance?

In this week's episode, Bill and Robin discuss the brand-new cybersecurity framework from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Dubbed the NIST CSF 2.0, this expands on their first iteration by adding a new pillar of 'Governance.' What is the CSF, how is 2.0 different from 1.0, and why should you care? Learn all this and more on the latest episode of The Ring of Defense!

FIPS 140-2: Validation VS Compliance

NIST established the crucial set of guidelines known as FIPS 140-2 to safeguard sensitive data, particularly for governmental organizations. It is to provide security and privacy when encrypting and decrypting data. The primary distinction between FIPS 140-2 validation and compliance is that. In contrast, validation involves determining if a system or product has been developed to comply with the standard’s requirements; compliance is putting those requirements into practice.

NIST 800-171 Hardening Standards

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a robust framework known as the NIST 800-171 guidelines for “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations,” recently updated on May 10, 2023 which serves as a cornerstone for enhancing system security and ensuring compliance.

NIST Compliance for Enhanced Security

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, organizations operating in regulated industries face the challenge of meeting stringent regulatory requirements to ensure the security and privacy of their systems and data. NIST compliance, guided by key NIST publications, plays a vital role in helping organizations navigate these complex regulatory landscapes effectively.

Free NIST CSF Vendor Questionnaire Template

This NIST CSF questionnaire template will help you understand the degree of each vendor’s alignment with the high-level function of the NIST CSF framework - Identity, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Though this assessment only offers a superficial understanding of compliance, it’s sufficient for getting a sense of a prospective vendor’s security posture, especially when coupled with an external attack surface scanning solution.

NIST 800-124 Cybersecurity Publication Revision: How to Implement Mobile Security

In today's increasingly mobile-driven world, securing our digital assets and protecting sensitive information is of paramount importance. To address this need, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released the latest version of their publication, NIST 800-124 Rev. 2: Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices in the Enterprise.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (NIST CSF 2.0)

In 2014 and with extensive community involvement NIST Cybersecurity Framework was created for private sector organizations in the United States. It is also aligned with other NIST standards and guidelines, such as NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF or Framework) is intended to be a living document that is refined and improved over time and was updated in 2018 and called CSF 1.1. We will be discussing NIST CSF 2.0.