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🔗 Security Framework Alignment

Understand how major cybersecurity frameworks relate to each other and map to the security domains covered on this platform. Essential for compliance, risk management, and interview preparation.

Major Frameworks

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OWASP

Open Web Application Security Project

Industry-standard guidance for web and API security, including the OWASP Top 10, ASVS, and testing guides.

Top 10 WebTop 10 APIASVSSAMMTesting GuideCheat Sheets
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NIST CSF

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

A voluntary framework of standards, guidelines, and best practices for managing cybersecurity risk across five functions.

IdentifyProtectDetectRespondRecoverGovern
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NIST SP 800

NIST Special Publication 800 Series

Comprehensive security controls and guidelines — SP 800-53, 800-171, 800-63 for federal and enterprise systems.

800-53 Controls800-171800-63 Digital Identity800-207 ZTA800-61 IR800-92 Log Mgmt
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MITRE ATT&CK

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Knowledge base of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for threat modeling and detection engineering.

ReconnaissanceInitial AccessExecutionPersistencePrivilege EscalationDefense EvasionCredential AccessLateral MovementExfiltration
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ISO 27001/27002

ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002

International standards for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an information security management system (ISMS).

Annex A ControlsRisk AssessmentAsset ManagementAccess ControlCryptographyPhysical SecurityIncident Management

Framework × Topic Cross-Reference

This matrix shows which frameworks apply to each security domain. Use it to understand framework coverage and map your security program.

TopicOWASPNIST CSFNIST SP 800MITRE ATT&CKISO 27001
🤖 AI Sec✅✅✅✅—
🧠 AISecOps—✅✅✅—
🔌 API Sec✅✅✅——
🛡️ AppSec✅✅✅——
☁️ Cloud—✅✅✅✅
⚙️ DevSecOps✅✅✅✅—
🔑 IAM & IGA✅✅✅—✅
🌐 Network—✅✅✅✅
📊 SOC—✅✅✅—
🔍 VulnMgmt✅✅✅✅—
🧪 SAST/DAST✅✅✅✅—
🏰 ZTA—✅✅✅—

How to Use These Frameworks

🎯 Risk Assessment

Use NIST CSF's Identify function and ISO 27001's risk assessment process to catalog assets, threats, and vulnerabilities. Map to MITRE ATT&CK for threat-informed risk analysis.

🛡️ Control Implementation

Select controls from NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27002 based on risk assessment results. Use OWASP guidelines for application-specific controls. Layer controls for defense-in-depth.

📊 Detection & Response

Map detection rules to MITRE ATT&CK techniques for coverage analysis. Use NIST CSF Detect and Respond functions. Measure detection coverage with ATT&CK Navigator.

📋 Compliance & Audit

Use ISO 27001 for ISMS certification. Map NIST SP 800-53 controls to regulatory requirements (HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX). Generate compliance reports using framework mappings.

🎓 Interview Preparation

Demonstrate framework knowledge by explaining how they complement each other. Show practical application with real scenarios. Reference specific controls and techniques.

📈 Program Maturity

Use OWASP SAMM for AppSec maturity. Map program capabilities to NIST CSF tiers. Track ATT&CK coverage over time. Report maturity to leadership with framework-aligned metrics.

NIST CSF 2.0 Core Functions

FunctionPurposeKey Categories
Govern (GV)Establish cybersecurity strategy and governance contextRisk Management Strategy, Roles & Responsibilities, Policy
Identify (ID)Understand organizational risk postureAsset Management, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain Risk
Protect (PR)Implement safeguards against threatsIdentity Management, Data Security, Platform Security
Detect (DE)Discover cybersecurity eventsContinuous Monitoring, Adverse Event Analysis
Respond (RS)Take action on detected incidentsIncident Management, Analysis, Mitigation, Reporting
Recover (RC)Restore capabilities after incidentsIncident Recovery Plan Execution, Communication