NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0 Checklist
| Category | Checklist Item |
|---|---|
| 1. Identify | Understand the organization’s mission, objectives, and priorities. |
| Identify and prioritize assets, systems, data, and capabilities. | |
| Understand the potential cybersecurity risks to the organization. | |
| Establish governance to manage cybersecurity risk. | |
| 2. Protect | Implement safeguards to ensure delivery of critical services. |
| Manage access controls to prevent unauthorized access. | |
| Raise awareness and provide training to employees on cybersecurity best practices. | |
| Implement secure configuration for hardware, software, and network components. | |
| Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and apply appropriate patches and updates. | |
| 3. Detect | Deploy monitoring systems to detect cybersecurity events. |
| Establish processes for continuous monitoring of systems and networks. | |
| Implement anomaly detection mechanisms to identify unusual behavior. | |
| Establish a formal incident response plan and team. | |
| 4. Respond | Develop and implement an incident response plan. |
| Establish roles and responsibilities within the incident response team. | |
| Conduct regular training and exercises for the incident response team. | |
| Establish communication channels for reporting and responding to incidents. | |
| Implement measures to minimize the impact of cybersecurity incidents. | |
| 5. Recover | Develop and implement a recovery plan to restore systems and data. |
| Establish backup and recovery procedures for critical assets. | |
| Test backup and recovery procedures regularly. | |
| Coordinate with external stakeholders for recovery efforts. | |
| Implement measures to improve resilience against future incidents. | |
| 6. Support and Continuous Improvement | Implement processes for cybersecurity risk management. |
| Regularly review and update cybersecurity policies and procedures. | |
| Conduct regular risk assessments and adjust cybersecurity measures accordingly. | |
| Engage in information sharing and collaboration with other organizations. | |
| Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls and practices. |