Frameworks

Your Trusted Partner in Risk Mitigation

At Trusted Tribe, we are your steadfast partner in risk mitigation and cybersecurity. Trust is the foundation of our commitment, and our mission is to help you harness trust as your competitive advantage. By uniting technology, intelligence, and expertise, we provide comprehensive solutions to assist a diverse range of organizations, including small businesses, large enterprises, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits, and governmental bodies. Our ultimate goal is to empower you to accurately identify and prioritize security vulnerabilities while enhancing visibility over critical systems and infrastructure, ensuring that cybercriminals and terrorists cannot disrupt your operations.

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Frameworks Overview

Understanding the intricate world of cybersecurity can be daunting. At Trusted Tribe, we recognize that each organization faces unique challenges and operates under different regulations and standards. That's why we've meticulously compiled a comprehensive list of cybersecurity frameworks and continually update our expertise in them. Here's why this matters to you and why it places Trusted Tribe as a trustworthy partner in your cybersecurity journey:

  1. Tailored Solutions for Diverse Needs: Whether you're a healthcare provider bound by HIPAA, a European business navigating GDPR, or a financial institution adhering to PCI-DSS, we have you covered. Our proficiency across a broad spectrum of frameworks means we can provide solutions that are precisely tailored to your specific industry requirements and challenges.

  2. Ensuring Your Compliance: Many of these frameworks aren't just guidelines; they're necessities for legal and regulatory compliance. Navigating these complex requirements can be overwhelming, but non-compliance is not an option. It can lead to hefty fines and a tarnished reputation. Our role is to steer you clear of these pitfalls, ensuring you meet all necessary legal and regulatory standards.

  3. Risk Management and Security Excellence: Each framework offers a unique approach to addressing specific cybersecurity risks and challenges. Our in-depth knowledge enables us to deploy the most effective strategies to safeguard your digital assets, enhance your security posture, and maintain business continuity.

  4. Adapting to an Ever-Evolving Threat Landscape: Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and so are the frameworks designed to combat them. By keeping our expertise current, we ensure that your defenses are always several steps ahead of these threats, offering you peace of mind and security in a rapidly changing digital world.

  5. Building Trust Through Expertise: Our commitment to mastering these recognized frameworks is a testament to our dedication to excellence in cybersecurity. When you partner with Trusted Tribe, you’re not just getting a service provider; you're gaining a partner who is deeply invested in your security and success.

  6. Global Standards, Local Solutions: While many of these frameworks set international standards, we understand the importance of localized application. Our global perspective combined with a deep understanding of local nuances ensures that no matter where you operate, you're getting world-class, compliant cybersecurity solutions.

In essence, our comprehensive grasp of diverse cybersecurity frameworks isn’t just about technical know-how. It’s about providing you with a service you can trust, one that understands and adapts to your specific needs, protects you from emerging threats, and ensures that trust remains your competitive advantage in an increasingly digital world. With Trusted Tribe, you're not just securing your data; you're securing a partnership that values and understands the importance of your trust.

US and State Government Frameworks

FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act)
  • What It Is: Defines information security standards for US federal agencies.
  • Who It's For: US federal agencies and contractors.
  • How We Help: Risk assessments, security controls, continuous monitoring services.
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program)
  • What It Is: Standardizes security assessment and authorization for cloud products and services.
  • Who It's For: Cloud service providers (CSPs) serving US federal agencies.
  • How We Help: Guidance and support for achieving FedRAMP authorization.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
  • What It Is: US legislation for data privacy and security provisions in healthcare.
  • Who It's For: Healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, business associates.
  • How We Help: Compliance assessments, policy development, training programs.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
  • What It Is: A state statute for privacy rights and consumer protection in California.
  • Who It's For: Businesses processing personal information of California residents.
  • How We Help: Aligning data handling practices with CCPA, risk assessments, privacy policy updates.

US NIST Standards

NIST CSF (Cybersecurity Framework)
  • What It Is: A framework to improve cybersecurity across sectors.
  • Who It's For: Any organization looking to enhance cybersecurity practices.
  • How We Help: Tailoring the framework to specific needs, ongoing support.
NIST 800-53
  • What It Is: Catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems.
  • Who It's For: US federal agencies, contractors.
  • How We Help: Implementing NIST 800-53 controls for comprehensive security.
NIST 800-171
  • What It Is: Guidelines for protecting controlled unclassified information.
  • Who It's For: Non-federal organizations processing controlled unclassified information.
  • How We Help: Compliance services for protecting sensitive federal information.

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)

  • What It Is: A model for protecting sensitive unclassified information in the defense supply chain.
  • Who It's For: Defense contractors, subcontractors.
  • How We Help: Navigating certification process, implementing cybersecurity practices.

ISO Standards

ISO/IEC 20000
  • What It Is: International IT service management standard.
  • Who It's For: Organizations optimizing IT service management practices.
  • How We Help: Guidance through certification, enhancing IT service quality.
ISO 22301
  • What It Is: Standard for business continuity management systems.
  • Who It's For: Organizations establishing a business continuity plan.
  • How We Help: Development, implementation, auditing of business continuity plans.
ISO/IEC 27001
  • What It Is: Standard for information security management systems.
  • Who It's For: Organizations securing information assets.
  • How We Help: Establishing, maintaining, and improving an ISMS.
ISO 27017
  • What It Is: Code of practice for information security controls in cloud services.
  • Who It's For: Cloud service providers and users.
  • How We Help: Specialized guidance for secure and compliant cloud service use.
ISO 27018
  • What It Is: A code of practice for the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in public clouds.
  • Who It's For: Cloud service providers and users processing PII.
  • How We Help: Implementing ISO 27018 standards, enhancing privacy and security in cloud environments.
ISO 31000 (Risk Management)
  • What It Is: International standard for effective risk management.
  • Who It's For: Organizations managing risks in various areas.
  • How We Help: Strategy development and consultancy for implementing ISO 31000, identifying and mitigating risks.

UK Frameworks

Cyber Essentials (UK)
  • What It Is: Government-backed scheme for protection against cyber threats.
  • Who It's For: Businesses in the UK.
  • How We Help: Achieving Cyber Essentials certification, improving cybersecurity defenses.

European Union Frameworks

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • What It Is: Regulation for data protection and privacy in the EU.
  • Who It's For: Organizations processing personal data of EU residents.
  • How We Help: Compliance services including impact assessments and policy development.
ePrivacy Regulation (EU)
  • What It Is: Regulation for privacy of electronic communications in the EU.
  • Who It's For: Businesses in the EU's digital communications sector.
  • How We Help: Aligning communication practices with ePrivacy requirements.
ENISA Frameworks
  • What It Is: Cybersecurity guidelines by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity.
  • Who It's For: EU member states, businesses, organizations enhancing cybersecurity.
  • How We Help: Adopting ENISA’s best practices, cybersecurity readiness assessments.
IEC 62443 (Industrial Cybersecurity)
  • What It Is: Standards for securing Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS).
  • Who It's For: Industrial sector organizations, including manufacturing and utilities.
  • How We Help: Implementing IEC 62443 standards, protecting industrial systems from cyber threats.

Automotive Industry Framework

TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange)
  • What It Is: Information security standard based on ISO/IEC 27001, tailored for the automotive industry.
  • Who It's For: Automotive manufacturers, suppliers.
  • How We Help: Consulting, assessment preparation for TISAX certification.

Financial Sector Framework

SWIFT CSP (Customer Security Programme)
  • What It Is: Security standards for the global financial community by SWIFT.
  • Who It's For: Financial institutions using SWIFT.
  • How We Help: Comprehensive risk assessments, policy development for SWIFT CSP.

Credit Card Industry Framework

PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
  • What It Is: Global security standards for handling credit and debit card information.
  • Who It's For: Entities processing, storing, or transmitting credit card information.
  • How We Help: Gap analysis, security controls implementation, compliance monitoring.

German Federal Office for Information Security Framework

BSI IT-Grundschutz
  • What It Is: Comprehensive guidelines for IT security from the German Federal Office for Information Security.
  • Who It's For: Organizations in Germany or dealing with German data, aiming for robust IT security.
  • How We Help: Aligning IT infrastructure with BSI IT-Grundschutz standards, offering consultancy and compliance verification.

Microsoft Supplier Framework

Microsoft SSPA (Supplier Security and Privacy Assurance)
  • What It Is: A program ensuring that Microsoft suppliers maintain robust security and privacy practices.
  • Who It's For: Suppliers and service providers doing business with Microsoft.
  • How We Help: Meeting SSPA requirements, including data protection and security controls.

IT Service Management Framework

ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
  • What It Is: Practices for IT service management aligning IT services with business needs.
  • Who It's For: Organizations improving IT service management and delivery.
  • How We Help: Consultancy and implementation services for aligning IT processes with ITIL best practices.

Additional Global and Industry-Specific Frameworks

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2)
  • What It Is: Framework based on five trust principles for managing and securing data.
  • Who It's For: Service organizations storing customer data in the cloud.
  • How We Help: Guidance for SOC 2 compliance, managing customer data securely.

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