NIST Cybersecurity Framework

As we discussed in our earlier blog, hackers attempt to access data, whether user data or machine generated data or to disrupt operations. Since the problem is universal, it has become a common agenda for industry bodies and associations to recommend best practices and guidelines aka cybersecurity framework. The Cybersecurity Framework ensures that embedded products are secure and are protected from cyber-attacks. By implementing good security practices, product owners can keep their devices safe, meet regulatory standards, build trust with customers, avoid losses and prevent damage to the brand reputation. This blog will introduce cybersecurity framework, touch up on different industry specific cybersecurity frameworks and then delve into NIST in detail.

Introduction to cybersecurity Framework

A cybersecurity framework serves as a guide for product owners to build a robust security posture. It helps in understanding the current risks, implementing protective measures, and establishing a resilient defense against potential attacks. This will assist in determining which activities are most important to ensure critical operations and service delivery. Framework will help in prioritize investments and maximize the impact of each investment spent on cyber security. It results in a shift from compliance to action and specifies outcomes by providing a common language to address cybersecurity risk management across industries. CSF (Cyber Security Framework) gives a measure of where the organization stands today and where it must be with respect to cybersecurity. It has built in maturity models and gap analysis, so companies don't need additional maturity models on top of CSF.

Industry specific Cybersecurity Frameworks

Various industry bodies have come up with different cybersecurity frameworks to address needs specific to their needs. While the underlying theme of security is common, the primary asset being protected varies and guidelines specified accordingly.

Some of the cybersecurity frameworks that are widely in use today are captured below.

• PCIDSS - This framework is for payment card industry and data security standards. It provides a set of security controls required to implement protected payment account security. It is designed to protect credit cards, debit cards and cash card transactions.
• ISO 27001/27002 - This framework provides information about best practices and recommendations for information security management.
• CIS - This is Center for internet security, which provides prioritized and practical guidelines aimed at protecting against the most common cyber threats.
• NIST - This was introduced for improvising critical infrastructure cyber security and its goal is to improve organization readiness for managing cyber security risk while leveraging standard process and methodologies.

Of these, NIST is one of the most widely followed frameworks across organizations and industries. We will look into components of the NIST framework.

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