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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Personnel Security

Part 9 of CampusGuard’s series covers each of the critical controls from NIST SP 800-171 rev.2 When performing IT security assessments, part of the engagement planning process includes providing the security committee with a list of all suggested departments and individuals that should be included in the assessment interviews.

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Maintenance

While periodic maintenance improves the overall performance of operating systems, as well as overall security, it is important to have clearly defined procedures and a maintenance schedule to manage the process.

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Overlapping Cybersecurity Frameworks and Compliance Standards

It can be helpful to take a step back from the individual checklists and shift from focusing on compliance to focusing more holistically on information security. One way to standardize and build a roadmap for your enterprise information security program is through the use of an industry cyber security framework.

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Article Incident Response

NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Incident Response

Incident Response is one of the 14 requirements outlined in the NIST SP 800-171 and this article covers Requirement 3.6 in more detail.

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Identification and Authentication

With so much sensitive data readily available within college and university systems, it is critical for institutions to continue to strengthen access controls in order to prevent unauthorized access.

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Configuration Management

The fourth family of controls within the NIST SP 800-171, Configuration Management, defines how appropriate levels of security are to be maintained as various system changes are made.

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Audit and Accountability

The third family of controls within the NIST SP 800-171, Audit and Accountability, is critical in both the prevention and detection of data breaches. Comprehensive and accurate system logging can significantly reduce the impact of a potential breach.

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Physical Protection

Section 3.10 within the NIST SP 800-171 rev 2 focuses on the physical access to an organization’s systems and the measures taken to protect equipment, buildings, and related supporting infrastructure against threats associated with the physical environment.

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Awareness and Training

It is critical for you to educate your users so they are aware of actions they should or should not take to better protect sensitive information. But how do you implement an effective information security awareness program?

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