Security Control Frameworks
Security Control Frameworks: Organizational guides that establish the structured implementation and management of security controls, policies, and procedures. These frameworks help standardize practices across industries and often include benchmarks for assessing security maturity, such as the ISO 27001 standard for information security and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for critical infrastructure protection.
Security procedures
Security procedures: Detailed instructions that guide how security policies are implemented and enforced within an organization. They define the specific actions to be taken in various scenarios to ensure the protection of information assets. This may include procedures for user authentication, system configurations, data backup, incident response, and more. Security procedures aim to provide clarity […]
Service desk
Service desk: A team or department responsible for providing technical support and assistance to users of a system or service. It is used in IT operations to manage and resolve incidents, problems, and requests related to the operation of a system or service. Examples include using a service desk for incident management, problem management, and […]
Security controls
Security controls: Measures and protocols are put in place to protect an organization or system from security threats and vulnerabilities. It is used to prevent security breaches and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and resources. Examples of security controls include firewalls, access controls, and intrusion detection systems.
Security requirements baseline
Security requirements baseline: A set of minimum security requirements that a system, application, or environment must meet to ensure a satisfactory level of protection against potential threats. This baseline is established after conducting a risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and threats. It serves as a foundation for the design and implementation of security controls and […]
Security Design
Security Design: The process and practice of planning and creating systems, applications, and infrastructure with security as a central concern. Security design encompasses a range of activities, from the initial conceptualization of a system to detailed architecture and implementation. It involves identifying potential threats, defining security requirements, and selecting appropriate security controls to mitigate risks […]