CSP #88 – The NIST Cybersecurity Framework Explained – From Its Leader – Matthew Smith
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1. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework Explained – From Its Leader – Matthew Smith – CSP #88
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework simplifies the language of Cybersecurity across the organization. Learn from the person who led the contracting team for the development of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework what the framework is all about and how it can reduce risk to the organization.
To view the article from the CISO COMPASS Book that sparked this interview, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CISOSTORIESMatthewSmithArticle.pdf
Smith, M. 2019. Using the Nist Cybersecurity Framework in an International Setting In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pgs. 239-240. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald. This segment is sponsored by Wiz. Visit https://securityweekly.com/wiz to learn more about them!
Guest
Matthew Smith is the world leader in creating and building cybersecurity frameworks. He brings over 10 years writing and implementing visible, industry recognized standards while building coalitions at home and abroad. He is currently the Founder/CEO of Seemless Transition LLC, a consulting firm focused on helping clients manage cybersecurity risk.
Previously, Matthew led the contract team in the creation of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as outlined in Presidential Executive Order 13636. He is the editor of ISO/IEC 27110 – Cybersecurity framework development guidelines. He is also the author of the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity and the NIST IoT Security Capability standard. He received his BS in Systems and Information Engineering from the University of Virginia and a MS in Cybersecurity Policy from the University of Maryland University College.
Host
Todd Fitzgerald promotes CISO/CPO leadership via the SCMedia CISO STORIES weekly podcast, advisory board participation, and international speaking engagements. Todd serves as VP, Cybersecurity Strategy, CyberRisk Collaborative. Todd authored 5 books, including #1 New Release (2024) Privacy Leader Compass: A Comprehensive Roadmap for Building and Leading Practical Privacy Programs, and #1 Best-selling (2019-2023) and 2020 CANON Cybersecurity Hall of Fame book, CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers. Named 2016–17 Chicago CISO of the Year, Todd’s senior leadership positions include Northern Trust, Grant Thornton International, Ltd, ManpowerGroup, Wellpoint/National Government Services, Zeneca/Syngenta, IMS Health and American Airlines.