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Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

You're reading from   Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) A practical guide to implementing RMF and managing risks in your organization

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835089842
Length 240 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Mr. Thomas Marsland Mr. Thomas Marsland
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Table of Contents (17) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Introduction to the NIST Risk Management Framework FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Understanding Cybersecurity and Risk Management 3. Chapter 2: NIST Risk Management Framework Overview 4. Chapter 3: Benefits of Implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework 5. Part 2: Implementing the NIST RMF in Your Organization
6. Chapter 4: Preparing for RMF Implementation 7. Chapter 5: The NIST RMF Life Cycle 8. Chapter 6: Security Controls and Documentation 9. Chapter 7: Assessment and Authorization 10. Part 3: Advanced Topics and Best Practices
11. Chapter 8: Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response 12. Chapter 9: Cloud Security and the NIST RMF 13. Chapter 10: NIST RMF Case Studies and Future Trends 14. Chapter 11: A Look Ahead 15. Index 16. Other Books You May Enjoy

The history and evolution of the NIST RMF

The NIST RMF didn’t emerge overnight; its historical evolution is a testament to the ever-growing importance of effective cybersecurity practices. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the framework, we must delve deeper into its historical context, examining the key developments and factors that led to its inception and evolution.

Precursors to the RMF

Before the establishment of the NIST RMF, several significant precursors laid the groundwork for a more systematic approach to cybersecurity. These early initiatives and regulations were pivotal in shaping the principles and practices that underpin the RMF today:

  • The Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC): Commonly referred to as the Orange Book, TCSEC emerged in the 1980s as a pioneering initiative in the field of computer security. It aimed to evaluate the security of computer systems and provided a framework for this evaluation. TCSEC introduced the concept...
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