The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published updates and updated guidance for its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), marking the first guidance update since the CSF was first released in 2014.
The NIST CSF is perhaps the most recognized and globally applied cybersecurity framework. Combined with NIST's Data Privacy Framework, CSF provides security and data privacy professionals with comprehensive, practical guidance to help align their organizations with global, regional, and industry-centric regulatory requirements. To do.
What's new in the latest NIST update
The latest 2.0 release is the result of years of public input and discussion to expand guidance and build greater value. Specifically, this update includes revised core guidance, development of resources to help businesses meet their cybersecurity goals, and enhancements to governance and supply chain guidance.
The latest NIST update resources include:
- Implementation example — A step-by-step guide to help practitioners achieve outcomes based on specific subcategories.
- quick start guide — Aims to help companies quickly develop goals and policies.
- CSF 2.0 Reference Tool − Speed implementation with browsing, search, and data export capabilities.
- searchable catalog − Help professionals effectively align current efforts with CSF recommendations.
- of Cybersecurity and Privacy Reference Tool (CPRT) — Connected, viewable, and downloadable NIST guidance documents. It also provides context to other common resources.
Originally intended for security professionals, these latest NIST revisions are aimed at all audiences, industries, and organizations, with the goal of making the CSF guidelines available to everyone. Masu.
Data protection and data privacy
The Cavelo platform is compliant with both the NIST CSF and the NIST Data Privacy Framework. It's important to understand that the two frameworks, cybersecurity and data privacy, serve different purposes.
Cybersecurity frameworks aim to help businesses self-manage their cybersecurity risks through policies and controls. Meanwhile, the NIST Data Privacy Framework helps businesses identify and manage privacy risks and protect the personal privacy of their customers and end users.
Both frameworks are voluntary guidelines. Adhering to and implementing the NIST framework strengthens your organization's attack surface management strategy, strengthens your data privacy policies, and prepares your business for various compliance audits and obligations.
NIST CSF facilitates visibility into the data your organization uses and stores. When it comes to data protection and privacy, both frameworks help IT and security leaders prioritize cybersecurity efforts and achieve her five core functions: identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. Helpful.
Data discovery and classification are the foundation of these core capabilities. Without proper data inventory, mapping, and management, tasks such as data tracking, response, and recovery become extremely difficult.
With a few exceptions, both frameworks adhere to similar requirements regarding data collection, storage, and use across the framework's functionality.
NIST CSF categories related to data classification and management:
Personal data inventory
Create and maintain a comprehensive list of personal data collected, used, transferred, stored, processed, and created within your organization. This list should include specific data elements and the systems and applications that interact with this data.
Data classification
Classify data based on data type and sensitivity, as defined by the relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual context.
Data flow mapping
A document processing activity that shows the flow of personal data. This document describes:
- Geographic location and third parties involved in the storage, transmission and/or processing of personal data.
- Contact information for controllers involved in the storage, transmission and/or processing of personal data.
- Purposes of data storage, transmission and processing.
- Description of the data subject and the categories of personal data.
- Time limits for erasing various data categories (where possible).
- A description of the data controller's cybersecurity and privacy practices (if available).
Limited collection and use
We limit the collection, use, distribution, retention, disclosure, and creation of personal data to the minimum necessary, reasonably required, and legally legitimate purposes.
Use NIST guidelines as the basis for broad regulatory compliance
Understanding the data in your network and categorizing the types of data you collect is the foundation of all data privacy and security regulations and ongoing risk management efforts. Simply put, if you're not sure about the data you own, it's difficult to protect it.
A common misconception when it comes to compliance is that it's simply a matter of checking a box on an audit form. However, to achieve true compliance, you need to show how to check that box. This means being clear about the processes, tools, and measures you have implemented to meet your requirements.
Download the Data Discovery Guide for Regulatory Compliance to explore other global, regional, and industry-based regulations as well as tips to help organize and prioritize your data security and best practices plans.
