In NIST Special Publication 800-12, “An Introduction to Computer Security: The NIST Handbook,” Chapter 3 talks about the important roles and responsibilities in an organization’s cybersecurity program. One key role is the System Administrator, who is part of the “Technology Providers. System administrators are the tech experts who design, set up, and keep an organization’s…

When I picture a business, I don’t just see a company selling things or a bunch of people working together. I imagine it as a living body, where every part has a specific job to help the whole business stay healthy and successful. According to articles like Investopedia’s “The Basic Elements of Business Success,” the…

When I delved into pages 1–21 of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, a key insight emerged: the framework transcends mere security—it emphasizes structure and communication. It distills the vast and daunting realm of cybersecurity into five straightforward functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. This simplification is a significant advantage for organizations, as it provides a…