The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, released in 2024, introduced several important changes and enhancements over the previous version 1.1 (released in 2018). While the core intent of helping organizations manage cybersecurity risks remains the same, version 2.0 reflects the evolution of cybersecurity challenges and practices since 1.1. Here are the key differences: 🔑 1….

Analysis: Organizational Placement of the Cybersecurity Department As cybersecurity threats continue to escalate in scale, complexity, and financial impact, large organizations must strategically determine where the cybersecurity function should reside within the corporate structure. This decision impacts not only the effectiveness of the cybersecurity program but also its perceived authority, independence, and integration with business…

​​Jared Peel​ ​​Professor Kirkpatrick​ ​​CYSE 200T​ ​​September 14, 2025​ The CIA Triad and Authorization and Authentication Differences The CIA Triad is made up of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. I will be explaining its importance to cybersecurity on how it builds the foundation of securing information. As well as how availability and authorization are crucial in…