Using frameworks to structure data center cybersecurity

In large enterprises, cybersecurity executives align security programs and policies with key objectives and support them with consistent, detailed procedures, tools and management systems. This can be a challenge in data centers, where there are multiple stakeholders. Data center cybersecurity strategies often evolve organically, as new tools are added, regulations or requirements change, and successive stakeholders focus on their respective objectives.

The cybersecurity industry uses a range of frameworks to organize cyber defense. Some frameworks identify all the key focus areas and help to organize and structure cybersecurity activities. Frameworks can also demonstrate alignment with best practices, establish a basis for dialogue and trust with internal and external stakeholders, provide a foundation for risk-based decision making, and support audit and compliance.