Free NIST Compliance Checklist Template
NIST Compliance Checklist
1. Identify
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Implement a risk assessment process following the guidelines in the NIST framework
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Ensure that all [YOUR COMPANY'S ASSETS] are identified and managed appropriately
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Evaluate and establish risk management processes
2. Protect
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Develop and implement a plan for safeguarding [YOUR COMPANY'S ASSETS] from cybersecurity threats
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Establish protective technology solutions to ensure the resilience of [YOUR COMPANY'S SYSTEMS]
3. Detect
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Set up a system to monitor and detect cyber threats in a timely manner
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Regularly test [YOUR COMPANY'S SECURITY MEASURE] for performance effectiveness
4. Respond
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Develop a response plan for Cybersecurity incidents
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Ensure communication plans are in place for all [YOUR DEPARTMENT] members during incident response
5. Recover
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Implement recovery planning processes for business continuity
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Regularly assess and update the recovery strategies to streamline them with the evolving business and cybersecurity landscape
6. Signature
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the contents of this checklist.
[YOUR DEPARTMENT]
[YOUR NAME]
