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Published inApr 2024
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Thomas Marsland
Thomas Marsland
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Thomas Marsland

Thomas Marsland is a cybersecurity leader with a focus on designing systems and processes that embrace security at their foundations, while protecting scalability and minimizing technical debt. He enjoys working on problems in operations and technology, delivering value to organizations with a mission-focused mindset. A 22-year veteran of the United States Navy, his work history includes nuclear power, IT, cybersecurity, and executive leadership in the cybersecurity and technology fields, including for the US Navy and Cloud Range. In his spare time, he leads VetSec, a 501c3 with the mission to help veterans find cybersecurity careers. Originally from Port Ludlow, WA, Tom currently resides in Ravensdale, WA with his wife and children.
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Part 1: Introduction to the NIST Risk Management Framework

We have to start somewhere, and that somewhere, when learning a new topic, makes me think of building a house. In the world of cybersecurity, and more specifically, in the world of governance, risk, and compliance, it’s important to start with frameworks. Frameworks are, well, like the frame of the structure. They won’t tell you what goes inside the structure or what colors to paint your walls, but they will help you support it with all of the details you plan to add.

To start in this endeavor of learning about the NIST Risk Management Framework, we’re going to make no assumptions about the foundation, which, in this case, is cybersecurity and risk management. We’ll start by diving into the knowledge you need to build upon a solid foundation. We’ll then provide an overview of the RMF as a whole and what some of the benefits may be for you and your organization to consider.

Cybersecurity is a team sport, and as the old adage goes, “A rising tide lifts all ships.” I can’t wait to get started.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Understanding Cybersecurity and Risk Management
  • Chapter 2, NIST Risk Management Framework Overview
  • Chapter 3, Benefits of Implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework
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Author (1)

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Thomas Marsland

Thomas Marsland is a cybersecurity leader with a focus on designing systems and processes that embrace security at their foundations, while protecting scalability and minimizing technical debt. He enjoys working on problems in operations and technology, delivering value to organizations with a mission-focused mindset. A 22-year veteran of the United States Navy, his work history includes nuclear power, IT, cybersecurity, and executive leadership in the cybersecurity and technology fields, including for the US Navy and Cloud Range. In his spare time, he leads VetSec, a 501c3 with the mission to help veterans find cybersecurity careers. Originally from Port Ludlow, WA, Tom currently resides in Ravensdale, WA with his wife and children.
Read more about Thomas Marsland