A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Strategies, Implementation, and Best Practice
A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is your go-to reference for mastering one of the world’s most widely adopted cybersecurity standards. Whether you're just starting your cybersecurity journey or refining mature security operations, this guide delivers a clear, structured pathway to understanding and implementing the NIST Framework with precision and confidence.
Created in response to a 2014 U.S. Presidential directive and now recognized globally, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides a scalable, risk-based approach to strengthening an organization’s cyber defenses. With the release of version 2.0, the framework expands significantly—introducing the new Govern function, reinforcing the importance of risk management culture, and deepening integration with modern threats and compliance standards. This book breaks down those changes and shows you how to apply them effectively.
Written by cybersecurity educator and strategist Dr. Jason Edwards, this guide takes you through each of the six core functions—Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover—in plain language, with step-by-step strategies for implementation. You'll uncover hundreds of practical recommendations, audit-ready practices, and governance insights to elevate your cybersecurity program, whether you're working in a small business or leading enterprise-level risk teams.
Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, IT leader, consultant, or student preparing for a future in security, A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 provides the clarity and expertise needed to drive results. Practical, accessible, and forward-thinking, it’s the essential companion to building resilient cyber programs in a rapidly changing world.
Prepare your organization. Empower your team. Align with a global standard. Available now in Kindle and paperback.
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