The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework provides a structured approach to improving cybersecurity for many organizations. NIST is divided into three parts the framework core, framework implementation tiers, and a framework profile; Since organizations can be large or small, and have different beliefs and structures NIST can mold into what is necessary…

BLUFBalancing the tradeoff of training and additional cybersecurity technology requires a well-thought-out approach. Despite advances in technology, many security breaches and incidents still occur due to human error or malicious actions. Allocating funds for proper training and cybersecurity are both necessities to maintain a stable organization.Staff TrainingI would allocate a portion of my budget to…

While looking at the descriptions of these jobs, I detected a few trends. Some of the main ideas and objectives of these jobs are securing, analyzing, and designing technology to keep certain information away from the public eye. Two of the cybersecurity jobs that caught my attention were a Cryptanalyst, someone who “deciphers coded messages…

BLUFThe Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition is a system used in various infrastructure, facility, and industrial processes. The SCADA system uses programs and techniques to keep the complexity of the different processes running smoothly and simultaneously. SCADA systems play a vital role in monitoring and controlling industrial processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the reliability…