All Products

Best Sellers

New Releases

Books

Videos

Audiobooks

Free Learning

Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

You're reading from Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Product type Book

Published in Apr 2024

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781835089842

Pages 240 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Concepts

Author (1):

Thomas Marsland

Table of Contents (17) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1: Introduction to the NIST Risk Management Framework

2. Chapter 1: Understanding Cybersecurity and Risk Management

3. Chapter 2: NIST Risk Management Framework Overview

4. Chapter 3: Benefits of Implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework

5. Part 2: Implementing the NIST RMF in Your Organization

6. Chapter 4: Preparing for RMF Implementation

7. Chapter 5: The NIST RMF Life Cycle

8. Chapter 6: Security Controls and Documentation

9. Chapter 7: Assessment and Authorization

10. Part 3: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

11. Chapter 8: Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response

12. Chapter 9: Cloud Security and the NIST RMF

13. Chapter 10: NIST RMF Case Studies and Future Trends

14. Chapter 11: A Look Ahead

15. Index

Why subscribe?

16. Other Books You May Enjoy

NIST frameworks – compare and contrast

Within the realm of cybersecurity, two prominent frameworks developed by the NIST stand as cornerstones for managing risk and enhancing security: the NIST CSF and the NIST RMF. While both frameworks share the overarching goal of bolstering cybersecurity, they serve different purposes and operate at distinct stages of the cybersecurity life cycle. In this section, we will delve into a comprehensive comparison between these two frameworks to understand their key features, purposes, and how they can be leveraged effectively.

NIST CSF

First, let’s delve into the NIST CSF.

Purpose

The NIST CSF, officially titled the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, was created to provide organizations, particularly those in critical infrastructure sectors, with a flexible framework for enhancing their cybersecurity posture. It is designed to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risk while fostering...

The rest of the chapter is locked

Register for a free Packt account to unlock a world of extra content!

A free Packt account unlocks extra newsletters, articles, discounted offers, and much more. Start advancing your knowledge today.

Unlock this book and the full library FREE for 7 days

Get unlimited access to 7000+ expert-authored eBooks and videos courses covering every tech area you can think of

Start free trial

Renews at $15.99/month. Cancel anytime}

Authors (1)

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

See other products by Thomas Marsland

Personalised recommendations for you

Based on your interests and search pattern

Attacking and Exploiting Modern Web Applications

Attacking and Exploiting Modern Web Applications

Attacking and Exploiting Modern Web Attacks will help you understand how to identify attack surfaces and detect vulnerabilities. This book takes a hands-on approach to implementation and associated methodologies and equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively combat web attacks.

Aug 2023 11 hours 16 minutes

Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering Handbook

Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering Handbook

This Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering Handbook untangles the complexities of building secure automotive products and helps you to comply with cybersecurity standards. It provides practical tools, tips, and techniques coupled with real-world examples to enable you to create cyber-resilient automotive products with ease.

Oct 2023 13 hours 4 minutes

Official Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Security Engineer Exam Guide

Official Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Security Engineer Exam Guide

This book will help you to design, develop, and operate security controls on Google Cloud as well as discover best practices for relevant security domains, including identity and access management, network, and data.

Aug 2023 16 hours 32 minutes

Cloud Penetration Testing for Red Teamers

Cloud Penetration Testing for Red Teamers

The advent of cloud networks and the AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms has revolutionized how companies of all sizes in all industries do business online. This book will help you meet the emerging demand for pentesting as it guides you through the tools, techniques, and security measures used by pentesters and red teamers in the 2020s and beyond.

Nov 2023 9 hours 56 minutes

ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®) Exam Guide

ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®) Exam Guide

ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®) Certification Guide is an enterprise IT risk management professional’s dream. With its in-depth approach and various self-assessment exercises, this book arms you with knowledge of every single aspect of the certification, and is a fantastic career companion after you’re certified.

Sep 2023 10 hours 32 minutes

Burp Suite Cookbook

Burp Suite Cookbook

Burp Suite is an immensely powerful and popular tool for web application security testing. This book provides a collection of recipes that address vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs. It offers guidance on how to configure Burp Suite, make the most of its tools, and explore into its extensions.

Oct 2023 15 hours 0 minutes

Building and Automating Penetration Testing Labs in the Cloud

Building and Automating Penetration Testing Labs in the Cloud

This hands-on guide will help you design and build a variety of penetration testing labs that mimic modern cloud environments running on AWS, Azure, and GCP. In addition to these, you will explore a number of practical strategies on how to manage the complexity, cost, and security risks involved when setting up vulnerable cloud lab environments.

Oct 2023 18 hours 44 minutes

Ethical Hacking Workshop

Ethical Hacking Workshop

As cyber-attacks grow and APT groups advance their skillset, you need to be able to protect your enterprise against cyber-attacks. In order to limit your attack surface, you need to ensure that you leverage the same skills and tools that an adversary may use to hack your environment and discover the security gaps. This book will teach you how to think like a hacker, use state-of-the-art hacking tools, and protect yourself and your organizaiton.

Oct 2023 7 hours 20 minutes

Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

This book contains step-by-step processes to guide you in any investigation related to Windows OS. You’ll find out how to acquire evidence using multiple tools as well as examine and analyze the collected artifacts, while discovering multiple techniques used in real-world forensic incidents.

Oct 2023 10 hours 36 minutes

Implementing DevSecOps Practices

Implementing DevSecOps Practices

This book is a comprehensive, hands-on guide for individuals new to DevSecOps who want to implement DevSecOps practices successfully and efficiently. With its help, you’ll be able to shift security toward the left, enabling you to merge security into coding in no time.

Dec 2023 8 hours 36 minutes