Small Business Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Framework’s Most Vulnerable User: Small Business

Abstract:

The broad applicability of the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, commonly known as the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), creates a utility gap for small and medium businesses (SMB) to apply and implement the framework effectively within their organizations. The purpose of this research is to explore and interpret the CSF in the context of small and medium businesses with implications of bridging the utility gap for this significant, yet vulnerable, population; specifically, this paper contributes detailed interpretations and actions of the NIST CSF that can be implemented by SMBs to help improve their cybersecurity stance.

Published In

Volume 22, Issue 4

Written By

Nicklous Salzman

Journal of Information Warfare

The definitive publication for the best and latest research and analysis on information warfare, information operations, and cyber crime. Available in traditional hard copy or online.

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