Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Part 1: Introduction to the NIST Risk Management Framework

We have to start somewhere, and that somewhere, when learning a new topic, makes me think of building a house. In the world of cybersecurity, and more specifically, in the world of governance, risk, and compliance, it’s important to start with frameworks. Frameworks are, well, like the frame of the structure. They won’t tell you what goes inside the structure or what colors to paint your walls, but they will help you support it with all of the details you plan to add.

To start in this endeavor of learning about the NIST Risk Management Framework, we’re going to make no assumptions about the foundation, which, in this case, is cybersecurity and risk management. We’ll start by diving into ...