(
Cyber
Security
Framework) A self-assessment of an organization's total security preparedness from the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST). Covering two dozen categories (more than 100 subcategories) along with references and guidelines, the following five-step CSF is the primary procedure for resolving all cybersecurity problems. See
C2M2.
1. Identify
2. Protect
3. Detect
4. Respond
5. Recover