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• The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) was first introduced in 2014 in response to the growing need for a unified approach to managing cybersecurity risks.
• The framework was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through collaboration with both private and public sector entities, and they aimed to provide organizations with a set of industry standards to help protect their information systems.
• The CSF’s objectives were to help organizations understand and improve the management of cybersecurity risk, which would also enhance the security and resilience of critical infrastructures.
• The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, released in Feb. 2024, builds on previous versions and brings several significant changes that reflect the evolution of the cybersecurity landscape and feedback received from the community.
• CSF 2.0 extends its reach beyond just critical infrastructure sectors; it has been revised to benefit all organizations, regardless of size or type, which makes this guideline more universally applicable.
• The core of the CSF is organized around six main functions and when considered together, these features create an all-encompassing recommendation based on the cybersecurity risk life cycle.
• The new “Govern” function elevates the fundamental objectives of accountability and transparency and serves as a uniting force to assist organizations in prioritizing and achieving the objectives outlined in the other five functions.

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