The dramatic rise in ransomware attacks and the SolarWinds Orion hack have thrust cybersecurity back into the spotlight. With everyone a target, it’s time for organizations to implement cybersecurity frameworks like those provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which can help you set a bar for measuring your cybersecurity effectiveness.

Taking Your First Steps

Start by setting goals for your cybersecurity program that align with the business’s needs. Stakeholders from across the organization — from the C-suite and upper management to support teams and IT — should be involved in the initial risk-assessment process and setting a risk-tolerance level.