Название: A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Strategies, Implementation, and Best Practice
Автор: Jason Edwards
Издательство: Wiley
Год: 2025
Страниц: 448
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub (true)
Размер: 10.1 MB

Learn to enhance your organization’s cybersecurit y through the NIST Cybersecurit y Framework in this invaluable and accessible guide.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, produced in response to a 2014 US Presidential directive, has proven essential in standardizing approaches to cybersecurity risk and producing an efficient, adaptable toolkit for meeting cyber threats. As these threats have multiplied and escalated in recent years, this framework has evolved to meet new needs and reflect new best practices, and now has an international footprint. There has never been a greater need for cybersecurity professionals to understand this framework, its applications, and its potential.

A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 offers a vital introduction to this NIST framework and its implementation. Highlighting significant updates from the first version of the NIST framework, it works through each of the framework’s functions in turn, in language both beginners and experienced professionals can grasp. Replete with compliance and implementation strategies, it proves indispensable for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

The cybersecurity landscape is increasingly complex, characterized by various sophisticated threats that target every aspect of the digital environment. From advanced persistent threats to ransomware, phishing, and zero-day exploits, the variety and sophistication of these cyber threats pose a constant challenge to organizations. This complexity is further amplified by the rapid pace of technological advancements and the expanding digital footprint of businesses, making securing digital assets an ever-evolving battle.

Businesses and government sectors share common vulnerabilities that cyberattackers frequently exploit. These vulnerabilities often stem from outdated systems, unpatched software, insufficient network security practices, and employees’ lack of cybersecurity awareness. The interconnected nature of digital systems means that a breach in one area can quickly escalate, affecting critical infrastructure, data integrity, and the confidentiality of sensitive information. This shared risk landscape underscores the need for comprehensive and adaptable cybersecurity strategies to protect against known and emerging threats.

A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 readers will also find:

Clear, jargon-free language for both beginning and advanced readers
Detailed discussion of all NIST framework components, including Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover
Hundreds of actionable recommendations for immediate implementation by cybersecurity professionals at all levels

A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, business leaders and executives, IT consultants and advisors, and students and academics focused on the study of cybersecurity, information technology, or related fields.

Cybersecurity is a continuous journey, and this book is a step toward mastering it. I invite you to embark on this journey with me, armed with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the ever-changing cyber threat landscape.








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