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Concept 11

Security Frameworks

Organized sets of security best practices and guidelines.

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Security frameworks are organized sets of security best practices and guidelines.

They help organizations:

  • Improve security
  • Follow standards
  • Reduce risks
  • Build security programs

Frameworks provide structure.

Common examples:

  • ISO 27001
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Essential Eight

You do NOT need to memorize deep details for SSCP. Just understand their purpose.