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Guidelines used for Building plans to help mitigate risks and threats to data and privacy.
Why is there a need for a Security Framework?
•Protecting PII ( Personally Identifiable Information)
•Securing Financial Information
•Identifying Security Weaknesses
•Managing organizational risks
•Aligning Security with business goals
A security framework is essential for organizations to systematically protect sensitive data, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and financial records, from cyber threats. It helps identify security weaknesses, manage risks proactively, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. By aligning security practices with business objectives, a framework supports operational continuity, builds customer trust, and enables secure innovation. Ultimately, it provides a structured, repeatable approach to safeguarding digital assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Common Types of Security Frameworks
•NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) – provides a flexible, risk-based approach to managing and reducing cybersecurity threats.
•ISO/IEC 27001 – an international standard focused on establishing, implementing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
•CIS Controls – a set of prioritized, actionable best practices designed to help organizations strengthen their cyber defense by addressing the most common and impactful threats.
These frameworks offer structured guidance to enhance security posture across industries.
Four Core Components of Security Framework
•GOALS – Identifying and Documenting Security Goals
•GUIDELINES – Setting Guidelines to achieve Security Goals
•PROCESSES – Implementing strong security processes
•COMMUNICATION – Monitoring and communicating results.
The difference between the CIA Triad and Security Framework
* The CIA Triad defines the three core objectives of Cybersecurity. It is just like the “GOAL”
* Security Framework is a structured set of practices, guidelines, processes, and Controls to implement and manage security. It just helps the organization to achieve the goals of the CIA Triad systematically and measurably.
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