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NIST Cybersecurity Framework
This page contains information about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which is a widely used approach based on existing standards, guidelines, and practices to help organizations to better manage and reduce cybersecurity risk.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Small Business Quick Start Guide - provides small-to-medium sized businesses (SMB), specifically those who have modest or no cybersecurity plans in place, with considerations to kick-start their cybersecurity risk management strategy using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
March 20, 2024
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 – links to the framework itself and other resources, such as quick-start guides, mapping tools, implementation examples, frequently asked questions, and more to help you put the CSF 2.0 to use in your business.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
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