Author: Tevin
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The latest NIST Pocket Guide Is Here: Simpler, Smarter, and Built for Security Pros
The NIST Pocket Guide Just Got a Major Upgrade – Here’s What’s New Security and compliance professionals—your favorite mobile reference tool just leveled up. We’re excited to announce a powerful new release of the NIST Pocket Guide app, designed to make navigating NIST SP 800-53 controls faster, smarter, and more intuitive—especially for Pro users. 🚀… Read more
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How to Read and Understand a NIST 800-53 Control
Look, I’ll be honest — the first time I opened the NIST SP 800-53 catalog, I just stared at it. It was like alphabet soup: AC-2, SC-12, CM-7(1)? I had no idea where to start. I was prepping for a security control assessment and all I could think was: How does anyone actually make sense… Read more
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AI in Cybersecurity: Why AI Literacy Is the New Core Competency
The AI Revolution in Cybersecurity – Embracing AI Literacy: From Fear to Forefront This post is the first part of the “Embracing AI Literacy” series. Just a few years ago, documenting system security plans was an arduous trek. My days involved chasing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for control details, translating engineer-speak into compliance language, and… Read more
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NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Made Simple: What You Really Need to Know
🛡️ What Is NIST SP 800-53? A Plain-Language Guide for BeginnerIf you’ve ever been handed a stack of security requirements with names like AC-2, CM-6, or AU-8 and thought, “What even is this?” — you’re not alone. Welcome to the world of NIST SP 800-53, one of the most important cybersecurity frameworks in the U.S.… Read more