NIST Cybersecurity

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created this site to assist small businesses who may have limited cybersecurity resources.  Check out the FCC Cyber Planner under Planning Guides to help identify your organizations cyber assets.   

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FTC Cybersecurity Basics

The Federal Trade Commission provides resources on 12 different topics including cyber scams like ransomware and phishing, key considerations like physical security and vendor security, and more technical guidance on things like email authentication.

Learn the basics for protecting your business from cyber attacks. The business cybersecurity resources in this section were developed in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security.”

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The NIST Cybersecurity Framework

The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides this voluntary framework which consists of standards, guidelines, and best practices to manage cybersecurity-related risk.  The Cybersecurity Framework’s prioritized, flexible, and cost-effective approach helps to promote the protection and resilience of critical infrastructure and other sectors important to the economy and national security.