NIST Frameworks that you should go through as a cybersecurity professional

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides several frameworks and resources to help cybersecurity professionals effectively manage and improve their organization's cybersecurity posture. Here are some of the key frameworks developed by NIST:

1. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): The NIST CSF is a widely adopted framework that provides a structured approach to managing cybersecurity risk. It consists of five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. These functions help organizations prioritize and manage their cybersecurity efforts. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/CSWP/NIST.CSWP.04162018.pdf?
2. NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF): NIST SP 800-37r2: The RMF is a comprehensive process that guides organizations in managing information security and privacy risks. It provides a structured approach to assessing and mitigating risks associated with information systems. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-37r2.pdf?
3. NIST Special Publication 800-53r5: Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations: This publication provides a catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations. It is widely used in both government and private sector organizations as a foundation for their security programs. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-53r5.pdf?
4. NIST Privacy Framework: The NIST Privacy Framework is designed to help organizations manage privacy risks and build a strong privacy program. It complements the NIST CSF and provides guidance on incorporating privacy considerations into an organization's overall risk management process. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/CSWP/NIST.CSWP.01162020.pdf?
5. NIST SP-800-218 (SSDF): Secure Software Development Framework.? Recommendations for Mitigating the Risk of Software Vulnerabilities. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-218.pdf?
6. NIST 800-161r1: Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-161r1.pdf?
7. NIST SP 800-144:? Security and Privacy in Public Cloud Computing. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-144.pdf?
8. NIST IR 8374: Ransomware Risk Management. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/ir/2022/NIST.IR.8374.pdf?
9. NIST SP 800-190: Application Container Security Guide. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-190.pdf?
10. NIST SP 800-207: Zero Trust Architecture. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-207.pdf?
11. NIST SP 800-204: Security Strategies for Microservices-based Application Systems. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-204.pdf?
12. NIST SP 800-190: Application Container Security Guide. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-190.pdf?
13. NIST SP 800-207A: A Zero Trust Architecture Model for Access Control in Cloud-Native Applications in Multi-Location Environments. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-207A.pdf?
14. NIST SP 800-204C: Implementation of DevSecOps for a Microservices-based Application with Service Mesh https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-204c.pdf?

These frameworks and publications are valuable resources for cybersecurity professionals and organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities. They provide structured approaches, best practices, and guidelines for managing cybersecurity risks effectively. Keep in mind there may have been updates or additional resources released by NIST.

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