NIST STEPS

Cetbix ISMS incorporates the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) steps to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture. Here are the key steps for implementing NIST CSF using Cetbix ISMS:

Step 1: Identify and Categorize

Classify the data and information that needs protection[1]. Categorize your data based on sensitivity and assign risk levels to each category.

Step 2: Establish Baseline Controls

Develop a baseline for the minimum checks required to protect the identified information. This establishes the foundation for your cybersecurity program.

Step 3: Conduct Risk Assessment

Perform a comprehensive risk assessment to refine your basic controls. This involves analyzing the operational environment to determine the likelihood and impact of cybersecurity events.

Step 4: Create Security Plan

Document your baseline controls in a written security plan[1][4]. This plan should include an inventory of assets, network connections, and information processing details.

Step 5: Implement Security Controls

Deploy appropriate security controls for your information systems. This may include measures such as network monitoring, data encryption, and firewalls.

Step 6: Monitor Performance

Continuously monitor the performance of your security controls to measure their effectiveness. Cetbix ISMS provides a 3D Risk management dashboard for data visualization to aid in this process.

Step 7: Determine Agency-Level Risk

Assess the impact of potential security breaches on your organization as a whole. This helps in understanding the broader implications of cybersecurity incidents.

Step 8: Authorize Information System

Make an informed decision on whether to proceed with information processing based on the identified privacy and security risks.

Step 9: Establish Continuous Monitoring

Set up routine monitoring procedures to track the performance of security controls and respond to cybersecurity concerns. Cetbix ISMS offers features like risk monitoring with reminder notifications and workflows to support this ongoing process[1].

By following these steps with Cetbix ISMS, organizations can effectively implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and improve their overall cybersecurity posture.