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NIST

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National Institute of Standards and Technology Framework (1901) (1995 - Info Security). Here to protect us

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Why do we need IT?

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Organizations adopt technology to enhance or support business operations; protect digital records and assets; safeguards physical assets

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework

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Voluntary framework that includes three components to manage cybersecurity risk:
1. Framework
2. Framework Implementation
3. Framework Profile

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CS Framework Core ComponentsDRRIP

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Identify
Protect
Detect
Respond
Recover

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Identify ID

Privancy Core

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Keep records of: assets of the organization, system users internal/external, information process operations and all system used

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Protect

Privancy Core

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Focus on deploying safeguards and access controls to networks, applications, and devices.
Performing regular updates to security software
Performing data backups, developing plans for disposing of files or unused devices and user training

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Detect

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Deploy tools to: Detect cyber security attacks.
Monitor network access points, user devices, unauthorized personnel access.

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Respond

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Develop response polices addressing how to:
Contain a cybersecurity event
React using planned responses that mitigate losses
Notify

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Recover

Privacy Core

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Focuses on:
Supporting the restoration of a company’s network to normal operations
Restoring backed up files or environments

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Implementation Tiers

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How sophisticated is a company’s security infrastructure?
Inform an organization as to the effectiveness of those profiles.
Tiers act as a benchmark, identifying the degree to which information security practices are integrated throughout an organization.

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CSF Framework Profiles

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Determine success or failure of information security implementation. Implementation guides with insight specific to a particular industry

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Tier Levels

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Tier 1 (partial)
Tier 2 (risk informed)
Tier 3 (Repeatable)
Tier 4 (Adaptive)

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Tier Categories

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Risk management process
Integrated risk management program
External participation

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Tier 1 (partial)

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Risk management Process: Ad hoc and reactive
Integrated Risk Management: Not integrated into organization processes
External Participation: does not evaluate external risks, cybersecurity is isolated

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Tier 2 (Risk Informed)

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Risk Management Process: CS prioritization is based on org risk, and management approves CS efforts
Integrated Risk Management: org is aware of CS but not managing securely
External Participation: there is awareness but inconsistent actions are taken to respond to those risks

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Tier 3 (Repeatable)

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Risk Management Process: org utilizes CS in planning and has enshrined CS practices in formal policies
Integrated Risk Management: a org risk approach to CS where CS is integrated into planning and regularly communicated
External Participation: org collabs w/ and contributes to security community at large. Has gov structures internally to manage cyber risk

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Tier 4 (Adaptive)

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Risk Management Process: org CS is based on iterative improvements based on internal/external cyber incidents
Integrated Risk Management: managing CS is a org wide affair, cyber risk is prioritized
External Participation: org robustly participates in external info sharing activities

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Current Profile

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Current state of the org risk managment

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Target profile

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Desired future state of org risk management

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Gap Analysis

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Identifies differences between the current and desired state

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NIST Privacy Framework

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Protect individuals data as used in data processing applications. Developed to be industry agnostic and to account for cultural and individual constructs around privacy

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Privacy Framework Core Components (PICCG)

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Identify
Govern
Control
Communicate
Protect

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Govern

Privacy Core

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What is the best governance structure for privacy risks related to the company’s data processing activities?

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Control

Privacy Framework Core

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What is the best management structure for privacy risks related to data processing activities

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Communicate

Privacy Framework Core

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How should the org drive dialogue around privacy risks related to data processing activities

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NIST SP 800-53 Framework

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Set of security and privacy controls applicable to all info systems and now the standard for federal info security systems. Designed for protecting, care about effectiveness not cost

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SP 800-53 Security and Privacy Requirements

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OMB - requires the controls for federal information systems
FISMA - requires the implementation of minimum controls to protect federal info and info systems

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Common (Inheritable) Control

NIST SP 800-53

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Implement controls at the org level, which are adopted by info systems

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System Specific Control

NIST SP 800-53

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Implement controls at the information system level

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Hybrid Control

NIST SP 800-53

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Implement controls at the org level where appropriate and the rest at the info system level

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Data Breach Costs

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Detection and escalation: Cost to detect
Notification: costs to notify parties
Post-breach Response: Cost to rectify effects
Loss of Business and Revenue: temp lost do to down time

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HIPAA

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act required the department of health and human services to adopt national standards promoting health care privacy and security

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HIPAA Security Rule

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Specifically governs electronic PHI. Under the security Rule all covered entities must:
ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all electronic PHI;
Protect against reasonably anticipated threats;
Ensure compliance

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HITECH

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Amended HIPPA:
Increased penalties for HIPPA violations
Required that patients receive the option to obtain records in electronic form
Breach rule to notify within 60 days of discovery

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GDPR (Data Protection) Principals

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European Unions general applicability law regulating the privacy of data

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Lawfulness, Fairness, Transparency

GDPR

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Data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner

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Purpose Limitation

GDPR

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Data must be processed for specified, explicate, and legitimate purposes

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Data Minimization

GDPR

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Data processing must be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary

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Accuracy

GDPR

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Data must be accurate and kept updated

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Storage Limitation

GDPR

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Data must be stored only for as long as necessary. storing it for longer periods is permitted for public interest archiving, scientific or historical research, or statistical purposes.

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Integrity and Confidentiality

GDPR

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Data must be processed securely and protected against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage

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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

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A framework to apply to promote data security when processing payments

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Build and Maintain a Secure Network and System

PCI DSS

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  1. Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data
  2. Do not use vendor supplied defaults for system passwords
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Protect cardholder Data

PCI DSS

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  1. Protect stored cardholder data
  2. Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open networks
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Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program

PCI DSS

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  1. Protect all systems against malware and regularly update anti-virus software programs
  2. Develop and maintain secure system applications
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Implement Strong Access Control Measures

PCI DSS

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  1. Restrict access to cardholder data through need to know restrictions
  2. Identify and authenticate access to system components
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Regularly Monitor and Test Networks

PCI DSS

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  1. Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
  2. Regularly test security systems and processes
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CIS

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The Center for Internet Security. Controls are a recommended set of actions, processes, and best practices that can be adopted and implemented by organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.

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CIS Control Principles OFFAM

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Offense Informs Defense
Focus
Feasible
Align
Measurable

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Align

CIS Principle

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Controls should map to other top cybersecurity standards like NIST VS, COBIT, HIPPA

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Measurable

CIS Principle

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Controls should be simple and measurable, avoiding vague language

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Offense Informs Defense

CIS Prinicple

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Controls are drafted based on data from actual CS attacker behavior and how to defend against it

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Focus

CIS Principle

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Controls should help prioritize the most critical problems and avoid resolving every CS issue

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Feasible

CIS Principle

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All recommendations should be practical

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IG1

CIS Impletmentation Group

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Group is for small or mid sized orgs that have limited CS defense mechanisms in place

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IG2 (includes IG1)

CIS Impletmentation Group

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Group is for companies that have IT staff who support multiple departments that have various risk profiles and typically handle sensitive client data

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IG3 (Includes IG1 and IG2)

CIS Impletmentation Group

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Group for companies that have security experts in all domains within CS such as penetration testing, risk management, and application security.

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CIS Control 01

Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets

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Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets: Helps orgs actively track and manage all IT assets connected to a company’s IT infrastructure physically or virtually with a cloud environment

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CIS Control 2

Inventory and Control of Software Assets

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Provides recommendations for orgs to track and actively manage all software applications so that only authorized software can be installed

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CIS Control 3

Data Protection

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Helps orgs develop ways to securely manage the entire life cycle of their data

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CIS Control 4

Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software

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this control helps orgs establish and maintain secure baseline configurations for their enterprise assets

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CIS Control 5

Account Management

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Outlines best practices for companies to manage credentials and authorization for user accounts, privileged user accounts, and service accounts for company hardware and software applications

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CIS Control 6

Access Control Management

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Control expands on 5 by specifying the type of access that user accounts should have

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CIS Control 7

Continuous Vulnerability Management

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Control assists org in continuously identifying and tracking vulnerabilities within its infrastructure so that it can remediate and eliminate weak points or windows

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CIS Control 8

Audit Log Management

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Control establishes an enterprise log management process so that organizations can be alerted and recover from an attack in real time

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CIS Control 10

Malware Defense

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assists companies in preventing the installation and propagation of malware onto company assets and its network

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CIS Control 9

Email and Web Browser Protections:

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Provides recommendations on how to detect and protect against cybercrime attempted through email or the internet

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CIS Control 11

Data Recovery

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Establishes data backup, testing, and restoration processes that allow organizations to effectively recover company assets

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CIS Control 12

Network Infrastructure Management:

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This control establishes procedures and tools for managing and securing a company’s network infrastructure. Network infrastrucutre is up to date, maintain a secure network architecture

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CIS Control 13

Network Monitoring and Defense

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Establishes processes for monitoring and defending a company’s network infrastructure against internal and external security threats

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CIS Control 14

Security Awareness and Skill Training:

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Guides organizations in establishing a security awareness and training program to reduce cybersecurity risk

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CIS Control 15

Service Provider Management

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helps organizations develop processes to evaluate third party service providers that have access to sensitive data or that are responsible for managing some or all of a company’s IT functions

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CIS Control 16

Application Software Security

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establishes safeguards that manage the entire life cycle of software that is acquired, hosted, or developed in house to detect, deter and resolve CS weaknesses before they are exploited

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CIS Control 17

Incident Response Management:

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Provides the recommendations necessary to establish an incident response management program to detect, respond, and prepare for potential CS attacks

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CIS Control 18

Penetration Testing

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Control helps organizations test the sophistication of their CS defense system in place by simulating actual attacks in effort to find and exploit weakness.

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COBIT

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Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies
provides a road map that organizations can use to implement best practices for IT governance and management.

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COBIT Principles for Governance System GETPHD

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Governance Distinct from Management (Distinct)
End to end governance system (End to end)
Tailored to enterprise needs (Tailored)
Provide stakeholder Value (Value)
Holistic approach (Holistic)
Dynamic governance system (Dynamic)

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COBIT Principles for a Governance Framework BOA

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Based on conceptual model
Open and flexible
Aligned to major standards

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Provide stakeholder Value (Value)

COBIT

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gov system should create value for the company’s stakeholders by balancing benefits, risks, and resources

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Holistic approach (Holistic)

COBIT

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gov systems for IT can comprise diverse components, collectively providing a holistic model.

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Dynamic governance system (Dynamic)

COBIT

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When a change in one gov system occurs, the impact on all others should be considered so that the system continues to meet the demands of the organization. continue to be relevant while adjusting as a new challenge arises

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Governance Distinct from Management (Distinct)

COBIT

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Management activities and governance systems should be clearly distinguished from each other because they have different functions

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Tailored to enterprise needs (Tailored)

COBIT

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gov models should be customized to each individual company, using design factors to prioritize and tailor the system

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End to end governance system (End to end)

COBIT

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All processes in the org involving info and tech should be factored into an end to end approach

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COBIT Governance Objectives

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One domain: evaluate, direct, and monitor (EDM): those charged with governance evaluate strategic objectives, direct management to achieve those objectives, and monitor whether they are being met

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COBIT Management Objectives

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Four domains
Align, plan and organize (APO)
Build, acquire, and implement (BAI)
Deliver, service, and support (DSS)
Monitor, evaluate, and assess (MEA)

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EDM Domain

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Those charged with governance evaluate strategic objectives, direct managment to achieve those objectives, and monitor wheather objectives are being met. 5 objectives:
ensuring business delivery, governance framwork setting, risk optimization, resouce optimization, and stakeholder engagment

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APO Domain

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Focuses on aligning information tech overall strategy, planning how to utilize technology in business operation of the organization, and organizing the resources for their most effective and efficient usage. 14 objectives - managed data is most significant

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BAI Domain

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Addresses the building, acquiring, and implementation of information technology solutions in the organizations business processes. 11 objectives, offering guidance on requirements definition, identifying solutions, managing capacity, availability, org change…

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DSS Domain

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Addresses the delivery, service, and support of IT services. 6 objectives - service request is most important

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MEA Domain

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Addresses information tech conformance to the company’s performance targets and control objectives along with external requirements. Accomplished through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and assessment of info tech systems. 4 objectives - managed system of internal control is most important

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COBIT Components to Satisfy Objectives

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Components are factors that either collectively or individually contribute to the successful execution of a company’s governance system over information technology and systems.

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COBIT Design Factors

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Influence the design of a companys IT goverance system, with a total of 11 factors to consider

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COBIT Publications

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Designed so that companies could adopt its recommendations in a way that is customized to their own needs

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COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology

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Introduces the core concepts of the framework

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COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives

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Provides a outline of the 40 management and governance objectives, components and references

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COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance Solution

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Covers design topics that influence governance as well as a guideline for designing a customized gov system

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COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide: Implementing and Optimizing an Information nd Technology Governance Solution

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Provides a road map for continuous improvements when designing information tech gov systems -used in conjunction with design guide

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Processes COBIT Component

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activities to achieve goals

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Organizational Structures

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decision making entities

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Principals, Policies and Frameworks

COBIT Compenent

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These serve as the guide for turning desired behavior into practice

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Information

COBIT Compenent

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info needed for gov system to work

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Culture, Ethic, and Behavior

COBIT Component

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These factors influence the success of all management and governance activities

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People, Skills, and Competencies

COBIT Component

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These are needed so that sound decisions are made, corrective actions are taken when necessary, and critical objectives are complete

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Services, Infrastructure, and Applications

COBIT Component

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gov system tools and resources needed for info tech processing

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Enterprise Strategy

COBIT Design Factor

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IT governance strategies generally include a primary strategy and a secondary strategy. Examples include growth/acquisition, innovations/differentiation, cost leadership

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Enterprise Goals

COBIT Design Factor

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Goals support the strategy and are structured based on the balanced scorecard dimensions, which are financial, customer, internal, and growth

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Risk Profile

COBIT Design Factor

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Addresses current risk exposure for the organization and maps out which risks exceed the orgz risk appetite

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Information and Tech Issues

COBIT Design Factor

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Common issues include regular IT audit findings of poor IT quality or control, insufficient IT resources, frustration between IT and different departments, hidden IT spending, problems with data quality, and non compliance with applicable regulations.

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Threat Landscape

COBIT Design Factor

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the environment in which the company operates. The threat landscape may be classified as normal or high because of geopolitical threats or issues, the industry sector, or economic issues.

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Compliance Requirements

COBIT Design Factor

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Compliance demands on the company can be classified as low, normal, or high. Classifications are intuitive, with low requirements implying minimal compliance demands, normal compliance indicating that the organization is typical of its industry

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Role of IT

COBIT Design Factor

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Categorized as:
Support - system that is not critical for operating a business or maintaining continuity
Factory - system that will have an immediate impact in business operations and continuity if it fails
Turnaround - system that drives innovation for the business but s not required for critical business operations
Strategic - system that is crucial for both innovation and business operations

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Sourcing model for IT

COBIT Design Factor

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Sourcing is the type of IT procurement model the company adopts, ranging from outsourcing, to cloud based, built in house, or a hybrid of any of these sources

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Technology Adoption Strategy

COBIT Design Factor

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First mover strategy - emerging technologies are adopted as soon as possible to gain an edge
Follower strategy - emerging technologies are adopted after they are prove
Slow-adopter strategy - very late to adopt new tech

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Enterprise Size

COBIT Design Factor

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Two enterprise sizes are defined - large companies with total full-time employee count of more than 250, and small/mid companies with 50 to 250 full time employees

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Govern Function

NIST Privacy Framework Core

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governance policies, process, and procedures
-risk management strategy
-awareness and training
-monitoring review

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What is are examples of admin safeguards?

HIPPA

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-security and awareness training
-information access management
-Contingency plans

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