Using Informative References for Cybersecurity Risk Management

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Final Version Released Today:
Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Informative References Quick-Start Guide  

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The final version of NIST Special Publication (SP) 1347, Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 Informative References Quick-Start Guide, has published. Thank you to all who provided comments during the public comment period.  

This publication explains what informative references are and how they support achieving the outcomes of the CSF 2.0. The guide introduces readers to NIST tools available for accessing, viewing, and using informative references for cybersecurity risk management, including direct download, the CSF 2.0 Reference Tool, and the Online Informative References Program. The document also provides two sample use cases along with examples of how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can support reference data use when implemented with continuous evaluation and improvement. 

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This publication is the most recent within a portfolio of CSF 2.0 quick-start guides released since February 26, 2024. These resources offer tailored pathways for different audiences to engage with the CSF 2.0, making the Framework easier to implement. View all CSF 2.0 quick-start guides here. 

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