Standards are formally developed documents that define agreed-upon requirements, controls, or best practices to ensure a consistent and measurable level of security across organizations. Unlike laws and regulations, standards are generally voluntary unless incorporated into contracts or referenced by legislation, but they often serve as benchmarks for certification, audit, and due diligence. For example, ISO/IEC 27001 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS), while ISO/IEC 27002 provides detailed guidance on selecting and implementing security controls. Standards are typically consensus-based and internationally recognized, offering structured, auditable criteria that help organizations demonstrate maturity, comparability, and trustworthiness in their cybersecurity practices.
The NIST Special Publication 800-55, Volume 2, titled “Measurement Guide for Information Security,” provides a flexible methodology and workflow for developing an information security measurement program. It is designed to… Read More »NIST SP 800-55 Vol. 2 Measurement Guide for Information Security: Volume 2 — Developing an Information Security Measurement Program
NIST Special Publication 800-55 Volume 1, titled “Measurement Guide for Information Security,” provides a flexible and comprehensive approach for developing, selecting, and prioritizing information security measures at the organizational, mission/business,… Read More »NIST SP 800-55 Vol. 1 Measurement Guide for Information Security: Volume 1 — Identifying and Selecting Measures
The OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model (LLM) Applications is a community-driven list identifying the most critical security risks specific to LLMs and generative AI systems. It highlights vulnerabilities… Read More »OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications
ANSSI recommends isolating each phase of the generative AI system lifecycle (training, deployment, production) using network segmentation, dedicated hardware, and strict access controls to prevent data leakage and unauthorized access. Secure… Read More »ANSSI Security Recommendations for a Generative AI System
CIS Critical Security Controls v8 (CIS CSC v8) is a comprehensive cybersecurity framework developed by the Center for Internet Security to help organizations defend against modern cyber threats. Version 8… Read More »CIS Critical Security Controls Version 8 ★★★★★
NIST SP 800-172 is a supplementary publication to NIST SP 800-171 that provides 35 enhanced security requirements designed to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) on non-federal systems, especially when related… Read More »NIST SP 800-172 Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information: A Supplement to NIST Special Publication 800-171
NIST SP 800-171 is a set of cybersecurity standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems and organizations.… Read More »NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations
The OWASP LLM AI Cybersecurity & Governance Checklist provides organizations with a structured framework to manage the risks and responsibilities associated with deploying Large Language Models (LLMs). It covers 13… Read More »OWASP LLM Applications Cybersecurity and Governance Checklist v1.1
The CNIL Practice Guide for the Security of Personal Data (2024 edition) provides comprehensive guidance for organizations to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data in compliance… Read More »CNIL Practice Guide for the Security of Personal Data
NIST Interagency Report (IR) 8477, titled “Mapping Relationships Between Documentary Standards, Regulations, Frameworks, and Guidelines,” outlines a structured approach for mapping and documenting the relationships between elements-such as controls, requirements,… Read More »NIST IR 8477 Mapping Relationships Between Documentary Standards, Regulations, Frameworks, and Guidelines