Lepide: Enhancing Security via the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Norman Newell - Securing Ireland's Enterprise
Cyber Security | Security Distributor | Vendor Management | Cyber Expo Ireland
Several well-regarded frameworks exist to provide guidance and advice on cybersecurity strategies and tactics. One of the most prominent and widely used is the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). CSF is a set of guidelines and best practices designed to help organisations manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. It provides a systematic approach to identifying, detecting, protecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber threats. NIST recently updated it to CSF 2.0.
Understanding and adopting the advice and best practices outlined in CSF 2.0, coupled with industry-leading cybersecurity solutions, helps organisations of all sizes and across all sectors deliver the cyber defences needed in the current threat landscape.?
Webinar: A Complete Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
So that you can get a jump start on what CSF 2.0 recommends and how the advice contained can help your organisation’s cyber defence, Renaissance has organised an online webinar with our expert data protection partner, Lepide.?
The webinar is on the 26th of June 2024 at 11 am and has the tagline: Discover how to strengthen your organisation’s cyber security with Lepide. In the webinar, Phil Robinson (Chief Marketing Officer, Lepide) and Michael Conway (Director, Renaissance) will take a closer look at the NIST CSF, examining it in terms of a framework that provides mappings into the most popular data security standards, and how using it helps you better manage risks through its process-oriented approach. The session will also offer valuable tips and best practices to enhance your cybersecurity strategy, allowing your organisation to stay ahead of potential threats.
The webinar will enable you to learn:
??The fundamentals and importance of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
??Detailed insights into the five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
??Practical steps for implementing NIST CSF 2.0 within your organisation using Lepide’s tools.
??Real-world case studies showcasing successful implementations of the NIST CSF.
Register for the webinar at https://renaissance.renaissance.ie/c/425131/ .
Lepide Data Protection Solutions
Lepide focuses on making it easier for companies to secure their sensitive data. Their approach to delivering this is through a unified platform that brings together identity and data security. The platform takes a different approach from the traditional outside-in one to other security solutions by giving organisations visibility over what matters most.
Lepide develops data security solutions to help organisations achieve enterprise-level data security regardless of their size, sector, or budget. They operate as partners with customers to help them achieve their data security goals.?
By partnering with Lepide, organisations in all sectors can:
Improve data security posture management - Reduce their threat surface and mitigate risk by consolidating data visibility, access control, threat detection, and classification in a single platform.
Prevent data breaches and security threats - Spot and address security threats in real time with automated, real-time threat detection, user behaviour analytics, and threat response workflows.
Achieve and maintain compliance - The Platform provides hundreds of pre-set compliance reports, data classification, proactive auditing, monitoring, and alerting templates. Lepide provides mappings for numerous compliance mandates across multiple regulatory bodies.
Visit the Lepide website to read more about the Lepide Data Security Platform .
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Find Out More
Renaissance and Lepide partner to make their Data Security Platform available to MSPs and others in Ireland. Contact us to find out more, sign up for the upcoming webinar and read on for a brief overview of NIST CSF 2.0.
NIST CSF 2.0 Overview
NIST designed the CSF to help organisations manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. First launched in 2014, the framework serves as a comprehensive guide to bolster the cybersecurity posture of organisations, initially focusing on critical infrastructure sectors like telecommunications, banking, transportation, and energy. Over time, the framework has gained global recognition and adoption due to its robust and adaptable structure. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, so too does the NIST CSF, with the latest 2.0 updates bringing significant improvements and refinements.
The structure of the CSF employs five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. These functions enable a high-level, strategic view of an organisation’s management of cybersecurity risk.
Identify -? Emphasises understanding and managing cybersecurity risks to systems, assets, data, and capabilities. It covers asset management, business environment analysis, governance, risk assessment, and risk management strategies.
Protect -? Addresses the development and implementation of safeguards to ensure the delivery of critical infrastructure services. It includes identity management, training, data security, and maintenance.
Detect -? Focuses on developing and implementing appropriate activities to detect the occurrence of cybersecurity events. Continuous monitoring and anomaly detection are key components.
Respond -? Covers the development and implementation of actions to respond to detected cybersecurity incidents. It includes response planning, communication, analysis, and mitigation efforts.
Recover -? Deals with the development and implementation of activities to maintain resilience and restore services impaired by cybersecurity incidents. Recovery planning and improvements fall under this category.
How is NIST CSF 2.0 Changing?
The changes in NIST CSF 2.0? introduce enhancements aimed at making the framework more comprehensive and globally applicable. Here are the key changes:
Expanded guidance -? The 2.0 framework provides more detailed guidance on implementing cybersecurity measures across various sectors. It includes additional resources and mappings for international standards.
Increased emphasis on supply chain security -? Recognising the growing importance of supply chain security, version 2.0 includes more detailed processes and controls related to managing and mitigating supply chain risks. This is crucial as supply chains become increasingly interconnected and vulnerable to cyber threats.
Integration with emerging technologies -? The updated version addresses the cybersecurity implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and the wider adoption of cloud computing. NIST is making sure that the framework remains relevant and effective in the face of the rapidly changing technological landscape.
Enhanced usability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) -? While the original framework was highly beneficial for large organisations, the updated version includes tailored guidance to help SMEs implement effective cybersecurity practices without overwhelming them.
Improved metrics and assessment tools -? Version 2.0 introduces more robust metrics and assessment tools to help organisations measure their cybersecurity posture more accurately. This includes refined performance indicators and more detailed assessment methodologies.
Focus on continuous improvement -? The updated framework has a stronger emphasis on continuous improvement. It encourages organisations to regularly review and update their cybersecurity practices based on new threats, technologies, and lessons learned from previous incidents.
Download Lepide’s Free NIST CSF Guide
Lepide has produced an excellent 29-page ebook guide to the NIST CSF titled The Complete Guide to NIST Cybersecurity Framework. You can download a free copy of the ebook from the Lepide Website .