IBM Out with Offering for Cybersecurity Framework

IBM has announces a new service offering to help critical infrastructure organisations utilise a new Cybersecurity Framework announced by the Administration at the White House.

The Cybersecurity Framework is the result of a year-long collaboration between the US government and industry, coordinated and led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

The goal of the Framework is to help organisations assess and manage cybersecurity risk with respect to key categories and functions, leveraging existing best practices.

The IBM Industrial Controls Cybersecurity Consulting service is designed to help companies apply the Framework to baseline and improve their security maturity, prioritise security investments and resources and protect themselves from cyber risks to infrastructure and elements necessary for critical operations and networks.

 IBM security consultants will educate clients on details and mechanics of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and perform a comprehensive assessment of a client's security maturity relative to the guidelines, best practices and international standards referenced in the Framework.

Clients receive recommendation for improvements as well as a roadmap for improving capabilities and reducing risk.