Tag: NIST CSF

Cisco SAFE, Cyber Security Strategy, NIST Cyber Framework, Smart City Cyber Security Strategy

Cisco SAFE security reference architecture

I am going to use the Cisco SAFE security reference architecture as a complimentary method to NIST CSF to help explain how these methods can be used to support a Smart City Cyber Security Strategy. SAFE is further expanded through its identification of threat types and mapping to MITRE ATT&CK. In particular i will focus … Continue reading Cisco SAFE security reference architecture

NIST Cyber Framework, Smart City Administration, Smart City IOT

Smart City: Identify – City Environment

The second part of the NIST CSF Identify Function is the Business or City Environment in this case. According to the standard, the purpose of this function category is: The organization’s mission, objectives, stakeholders, and activities are understood and prioritized; this information is used to inform cybersecurity roles, responsibilities, and risk management decisions. Cities are … Continue reading Smart City: Identify – City Environment

Asset Management, NIST Cyber Framework, Smart City IOT

Smart City: Identify – Asset Management

Design Guide: Smart City Asset Management Design Guide It is not surprising that the first item in NIST CF is Asset Management with the mapping to the informative references being CIS Control 1 Inventory and Control of Hardware Assets and ISO 27K Annex A8 Asset Management. It is a fundamental requirement for cyber security. Over … Continue reading Smart City: Identify – Asset Management