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Risk Management

ISO 31000 NIST SP800-37 COSO ISO 27001:2013
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Overview

NIST SP 800-37 provides guidelines for applying a risk management framework (RMF) to federal information systems and organizations. Its comprehensive approach integrates security, privacy, and risk management into the system development life cycle.

Purpose

This document helps organizations manage security and privacy risks systematically, offering an approach that embeds security and privacy into each phase of the system's life cycle.

Risk Management Framework (RMF) Steps


Steps in the RMF Process:

  • Step 1: Prepare - Ready the organization to execute RMF from both organization-wide and system-level perspectives.
  • Step 2: Categorize - Categorize the information system and the data it processes based on mission, business, or legal requirements.
  • Step 3: Select - Choose a baseline set of security controls based on system categorization.
  • Step 4: Implement - Implement the chosen security controls in the system environment.
  • Step 5: Assess - Evaluate if the security controls are implemented correctly, work as intended, and meet security requirements.
  • Step 6: Authorize - Approve system operation based on risk assessment.
  • Step 7: Monitor - Continuously monitor the security controls to ensure their effectiveness, and assess any system changes.

Integration with Other Frameworks

NIST SP 800-37 can be integrated with other NIST frameworks and methodologies, such as NIST SP 800-39 for managing information security risk and NIST SP 800-53 for federal security and privacy controls.

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Continuous Monitoring

Continuous monitoring is a vital aspect of the RMF process, ensuring that security and privacy controls remain effective over time, and that emerging risks are managed.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Authorizing Officials (AO): Approve information system operations based on risk assessment.
  • Information System Owners (ISO): Responsible for system implementation and risk management.
  • Information System Security Officers (ISSO): Oversee security measures and compliance throughout the RMF process.

Key Takeaways

  • Structured Approach: A comprehensive system for managing security and privacy risks across the information system lifecycle.
  • Emphasis on Monitoring: Continuous monitoring ensures controls are effective and risks are managed.
  • Enhanced Protection: Organizations following NIST guidelines can better protect systems against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

COSO Framework Integration

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) offers a widely-used framework for risk management, internal control, and fraud deterrence, which complements NIST SP 800-37 in enhancing corporate governance.