NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Officially Released

Summary

The recent release of NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 signifies a significant milestone in advancing cybersecurity practices and providing organizations with a flexible framework to manage cyber risks effectively.

Topics include:

Updates and Enhancements: The new version incorporates feedback from stakeholders and addresses evolving cybersecurity challenges and best practices.

Framework Structure: The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides guidance for organizations to manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks. It consists of five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

Key Changes in Version 2.0:

Integration of Supply Chain Risk Management: Version 2.0 emphasizes the importance of managing cybersecurity risks across the supply chain.
Enhancements to Authentication and Identity Management: The updated framework includes guidance on authentication and identity management practices.
Clarification on Implementation Tiers: Version 2.0 clarifies the purpose and use of implementation tiers to help organizations tailor their cybersecurity efforts.