Cybersecurity Frameworks
Cybersecurity frameworks are structured sets of guidelines, best practices, and standards designed to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. They provide a systematic approach to identifying, protecting, detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber threats, often aligning with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Examples include NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Controls.
Developers should learn cybersecurity frameworks to build secure applications by design, ensuring compliance with legal and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and mitigating risks like data breaches. They are essential in roles involving system architecture, DevOps, or any work with sensitive data, as frameworks guide secure coding, access control, and incident response planning.