Is CIS the same as NIST?
No, CIS and NIST are not the same. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a voluntary framework that provides guidance to organizations on how to manage their cybersecurity risk. It is designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing organizations to tailor the framework to their specific needs. The NIST CSF is composed of five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
The CIS Controls (V8) is a more prescriptive framework that provides a set of best practices for organizations to implement in order to reduce their risk of cyber attacks. The CIS Controls are divided into 20 categories, each with specific recommendations for how to protect an organization's systems and data.
While both frameworks can be used to manage cybersecurity risk, they are not the same. The NIST CSF provides more general guidance that organizations can use to tailor their own security measures, while the CIS Controls are more specific and provide detailed instructions for how to implement security measures.
Useful References
Official Guides
- What is Center for Internet Security (CIS)?
- Who do the CIS Critical Security Controls apply to?
- How mny CIS critical security controls are there?
- Why are CIS controls important?
- What are CIS benchmarks?
Blogs & Thought Leadership
- Center for Internet Security (CIS) Framework vs ISO 27001
- Center for Internet Security (CIS) Framework vs Right Fit For Risk (RFFR)
- Center for Internet Security (CIS) Framework vs PCI-DSS
- Center for Internet Security (CIS) Framework vs NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- Center for Internet Security (CIS) Framework vs ASD IRAP
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