NIST 800-82 Risk & Readiness Assessment
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Even though compliance with cybersecurity guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is voluntary, following this framework is highly recommended for modern business leaders. NIST 800-82 represents cybersecurity best practices related to how to secure Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and other control system configurations like Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). These guidelines can be notably beneficial for:
At LeveL5Cyber, our experts provide comprehensive NIST 800-82 Risk Assessments and cybersecurity consulting services. We work extensively with leading enterprises to implement solution roadmaps for protecting OT.
What We Offer
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- OT-Focused Assessments (NIST 800-82, NISTIR 8183, IEC62443, 800-171)
- NIST CSF Assessments for strategy development or annual baselines
- Third-Party Risk Assessments
- DFARS Assessments including Program Management for POAM remediation and Solution Development
- CMMC Readiness Assessments
- Application / Infrastructure Risk Assessments
What Is the Scope of NIST 800-82 Revision 3?
What makes NIST 800-82 (Rev. 3) a must for industrial companies is that it revolves completely around OT: heavy machinery, diagnostic systems, sensors, PLC’s, robotic equipment, access control systems, and similar equipment.
Connected devices provide many benefits to large-scale operations, but they also require smart cyber-protection. Performing an NIST 800-82 readiness assessment can help enterprises reduce their overall risk.
How Does a NIST 800-82 Readiness Assessment Work?
The purpose of NIST 800-82 is to build a resilient foundation for OT cybersecurity. Key objectives include:
- Restricting access to OT devices to prevent unauthorized users
- Segmenting OT from IT to provide more control and better defenses against threat actors
- Keeping system administers in control of critical systems in the event of a cyber attack
- Preventing unauthorized personnel from modifying equipment settings
Our team of seasoned professionals perform in-depth interviews and artifact-based reviews. We then provide prioritized recommendations for improving defenses and guide enterprises through the implementation process.
Where Should Enterprises Start?
The needs of each industry are different, which is why we tailor our 800-82 Assessments to the specific business needs and cybersecurity program goals of each organization we work with. Contact us today to learn more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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LeveL5Cyber’s Risk Assessments enable organizations to inform and prioritize decisions regarding cybersecurity. The services take into consideration today’s evolving threat landscape to drive cybersecurity priorities with an outcome-driven approach using industry standard processes.
While timing can vary, most Assessments will take approximately five to six weeks to complete. Program Development services may take longer based on the scope.
The ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards define requirements and processes for implementing and maintaining electronically secure industrial automation and control systems (IACS). These standards set best practices for security and provide a way to assess the level of security performance.
A NIST Special Publication provides guidance on how to secure operational technology (OT) while addressing their unique performance, reliability, and safety requirements. OT encompasses a broad range of programmable systems and devices that interact with the physical environment (or manage devices that interact with the physical environment). These systems and devices detect or cause a direct change through the monitoring and/or control of devices, processes, and events. Examples include industrial control systems, building automation systems, transportation systems, physical access control systems, physical environment monitoring systems, and physical environment measurement systems.
A NIST Special Publication that provides recommended requirements for protecting the confidentiality of controlled unclassified information (CUI)
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