The framework that ensures an organization's cybersecurity strategy aligns with its business goals and risk management.

The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability of unfortunate events.

A structured approach to handle and manage the aftermath of a cybersecurity breach or attack.

The process of creating guidelines and protocols that govern cybersecurity practices within an organization.

A set of rules, practices, and processes that direct and control an organization’s cybersecurity efforts.

Involving relevant parties in the policy development process to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.

Adhering to legal, regulatory, and policy requirements relevant to cybersecurity.

Metrics used to evaluate the success of an organization in achieving its cybersecurity objectives.

The systematic process of evaluating potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking.

Approaches designed to reduce the impact or likelihood of identified risks.

A documented process for recovering from a cybersecurity incident, ensuring business continuity.

Simulation exercises that test an organization’s incident response plans in a controlled environment.

A strategy for disseminating information during a cybersecurity incident to stakeholders.

Structured guidelines that organizations can use to manage cybersecurity risks.

The execution of developed cybersecurity policies within an organization.

An ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes over time.

Evaluating how well cybersecurity policies and practices achieve their intended outcomes.

A method for assessing the differences between current and desired performance in cybersecurity policies.

An organization’s overall cybersecurity strength and readiness to respond to incidents.

Programs designed to educate employees about cybersecurity policies and best practices.

The process of recording and maintaining records of policies, procedures, and incidents.

The identification and evaluation of security weaknesses in an organization.

The evolving environment of potential threats facing an organization.

The process of ranking risks based on their potential impact and likelihood.

Regular examination of existing policies to ensure they remain relevant and effective.