NIST Cybersecurity Framework for Government Departments

In an era of increasing digital threats, government departments face growing pressure to safeguard their systems, data and services. To support these efforts, it’s essential to rely on robust cybersecurity standards and guidelines to ensure the resilience of mission-critical applications. The NIST CSF is one of the most influential tools in this domain.

This guide describes what NIST is and summarises its work in the field of cybersecurity. It then focuses on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, explaining its popularity, its components, and its compliance demands. The CSF is briefly compared to related NIST projects and other cybersecurity frameworks.

Category: eBook

Subject: Payara Platform, Security

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