Security frameworks turn best practices into organized action, and this episode introduces three of the most widely used: the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and MITRE ATT&CK. You’ll learn how CIS provides a prioritized checklist of technical safeguards, while NIST CSF focuses on high-level functions—Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover—that guide program maturity. We then connect these to MITRE ATT&CK, a living knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques that help defenders understand and anticipate attacker behavior.

Listeners will hear how these frameworks complement one another: CIS tells you what to do, NIST explains why and when, and ATT&CK helps measure how well those actions defend against real threats. The episode provides examples of mapping controls between frameworks, illustrating how organizations blend structure with adaptability. For GSEC candidates and practitioners alike, understanding frameworks is essential for translating strategy into measurable execution and communicating security posture to both executives and auditors. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.