Cybersecurity Framework Guidance

Cisco and industry best practices

NIST and CIS developed cyber best practices to help you manage risk and make better decisions. With the MITRE ATT&CK knowledge base, you can better understand how attackers behave by examining their tactics, techniques, and procedures. Learn more about what we do and how Cisco's broad security portfolio offers extensive support for these and other best practices.

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Security frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Guidance to help you manage cyber risk and improve your cyber program through five important functions: Identity, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

CIS critical security controls

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) are a prioritized set of 18 critical actions that can help protect you from known cyberattack vectors.

MITRE ATT&CK

A knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations to help you understand how attackers behave. 

DNI NITTF Insider Threat Maturity Framework

The DNI NITTF has developed the Maturity Framework to enhance Insider Threat Programs. See how Cisco Secure maps to the framework.

Expertise for full compliance

Many NIST and CIS controls are non-technical, related to process and people. Learn how Cisco Security Services can help with non-technical controls.