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{tableName=glossary, name=Business Continuity Management (BCM), description= Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a holistic management process that identifies potential threats to an organization and the impacts to business operations that those threats may have, and which provides a framework for building organizational resilience with the capability for an effective response that safeguards the interests of its key stakeholders, reputation, brand, and value-creating activities. It includes the development of policies and procedures for preventing, responding to, and recovering from disruptive events. BCM also includes the identification of an organization’s critical business functions, the development of recovery strategies, the implementation of plans and procedures, the testing of plans and procedures, and the maintenance of plans and procedures. BCM helps organizations to protect their operations, financials, customers, and stakeholders in the event of a disruption. It also helps organizations to maintain their competitive edge by ensuring the continuity of their operations, products and services in the face of any disruption., topic=[{id=97620570528, createdAt=1673040885452, updatedAt=1715624222504, path='cybersecurity-risk-management', name=' Cybersecurity Risk Management: A Guide for Businesses', 1='{type=string, value=Cybersecurity Risk Management}', 2='{type=string, value= This guide provides essential information on cyber security risk management, including how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to your organization's data and systems. Learn how to create a cyber security strategy that}', 5='{type=string, value=This Cybersecurity Risk Management Guide is designed to provide an authoritative overview of the key concepts and processes associated with effective cybersecurity risk management. It provides an introduction to the principles of risk management and the key steps involved in developing a successful risk management plan. It outlines the importance of understanding the threats and vulnerabilities that exist in the digital environment, as well as the steps that can be taken to mitigate these risks. It also discusses the need to develop a culture of security within an organization and the role of leadership in setting the tone for a secure environment. Finally, the guide provides guidance on the selection and implementation of security technologies, as well as the monitoring and review of risk management processes. This guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand and manage risks associated with cyber threats.}', 15='{type=list, value=[{id=97620570528, name='Cybersecurity Risk Management'}]}'}], hs_path=business-continuity-management-bcm}--
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{tableName=glossary, name=ISO/IEC 27001 Or ISO/IEC 27018, description= ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a framework of specifications and best practices for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving an ISMS. It is designed to help organizations ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of their information assets. The standard is divided into 14 clauses and is based on a process approach, with the main focus being on risk management. It requires organizations to identify and manage risks to their information assets, and to establish controls to mitigate those risks. ISO/IEC 27001 also requires organizations to define security policies and procedures, and to ensure that those policies and procedures are followed. ISO/IEC 27018 is a code of practice for the protection of personal data in the cloud. It provides a set of security controls and procedures that cloud service providers must implement when processing personal data. The code is based on the ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS and is designed to ensure that personal data is adequately protected and managed. It covers areas such as data security, data privacy, data security breach notification, data transfer, and data retention., topic=[{id=97620570500, createdAt=1673040885276, updatedAt=1716010651854, path='iso-27001', name=' ISO 27001 Guide: A Comprehensive Guide', 1='{type=string, value=ISO 27001}', 2='{type=string, value=This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the ISO 27001 standard, including the requirements, implementation, and certification. Learn how to ensure your organization's information security is up to date and compliant.}', 5='{type=string, value=

This guide provides an authoritative and detailed overview of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, which defines the requirements for an Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) associated with information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection.

Learn about the purpose and scope of the standard, the key requirements for an ISMS, how to implement and maintain an ISMS, how to establish an effective security risk management program, how to develop and implement security policies, how to implement controls to protect information and services and how to audit and review systems to ensure they meet the requirements of the standard.

This guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand and implement ISO 27001.

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{tableName=glossary, name=NIST 800-53 Control Families, description= NIST 800-53 Control Families are a set of security controls developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to provide a standardized approach to information security management. The controls are organized into 18 families, which are further divided into subcategories. These families are: Access Control, Awareness and Training, Audit and Accountability, Configuration Management, Contingency Planning, Identification and Authentication, Incident Response, Maintenance, Media Protection, Physical and Environmental Protection, Personnel Security, Risk Assessment, Security Assessment and Authorization, System and Communications Protection, System and Information Integrity, System and Services Acquisition, System and Services Development, and System and Information Security Management. Each family includes a set of security controls that are intended to protect an organization’s information system from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. The controls are designed to be applicable to any organization, regardless of size or industry. The NIST 800-53 Control Families provide a comprehensive framework for organizations to assess their information security posture and take appropriate measures to protect their information systems., topic=[{id=97620570515, createdAt=1673040885373, updatedAt=1715624498921, path='nist-sp-800-53', name=' NIST SP 800-53 Security Guide: Protect Your Data', 1='{type=string, value=NIST SP 800-53}', 2='{type=string, value= This guide provides a comprehensive overview of NIST SP 800-53, a security and privacy control framework for federal information systems and organizations. Learn how to protect your data and comply with NIST}', 5='{type=string, value=This authoritative guide is based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, which provides guidance for federal agencies on selecting, implementing, and managing information security controls. The guide covers a wide range of topics, including risk assessment, security control selection, security control implementation, and security control monitoring. It also provides detailed information on the security controls that should be implemented in the organization, as well as guidance on how to assess and monitor the effectiveness of those controls. Additionally, the guide provides detailed information on the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and its requirements for information security. The guide is intended to help organizations ensure that their information systems are secure and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.}', 15='{type=list, value=[{id=97620570515, name='NIST SP 800-53'}]}'}], hs_path=nist-800-53-control-families}--
ISO/IEC Internal Audit

ISO/IEC Internal Audit is a systematic and independent assessment of an organization's quality manag...

Cybersecurity Risk Management
Business Continuity Management (BCM)

Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a holistic management process that identifies potential thre...

NIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-53 vs ISO 27001

Learn the differences between NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001, two of the most widely used information ...

ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001 Or ISO/IEC 27018

ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardi...

Forensics

Forensics is the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation and analysis ...

NIST SP 800-53
NIST 800-53 Control Families

NIST 800-53 Control Families are a set of security controls developed by the National Institute of S...

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