Download free policy and standard templates for the NIST CSF 2.0 Recover Core Function that emphasizes the importance of restoring and maintaining normal operations after a cybersecurity incident. It ensures that organizations can quickly bounce back from disruptions.
The Recover Function focuses on restoring assets and operations impacted by cybersecurity incidents to minimize disruption and enable the timely return to normal operations. It involves implementing recovery plans, leveraging backup systems, and coordinating communication during recovery efforts. This function ensures that systems, data, and services are efficiently restored, while also evaluating recovery effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement. By optimizing recovery processes, organizations can reduce downtime, limit damage, and strengthen resilience for future incidents. The Recover Function is comprised of Categories. These Categories break down the Function into more specific outcomes and activities, providing a structured approach for organizations to manage and implement cybersecurity practices.
The following policy and standard templates help ensure that the NIST CSF Recover categories are adequately addressed, including Incident Recovery Plan Execution and Incident Recovery Communication:
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- Description: The Contingency Planning Policy ensure that normal Information Technology resources and information systems are available during times of disruption of services.
- Document Link: Contingency-Planning-Policy.docx
- Primary NIST CSF 2.0 Category: Incident Recovery Plan Execution
The Recover Categories are aimed at ensuring the organization can quickly and effectively return to normal operations, minimizing downtime and impact. Key components include recovery planning, improvements based on lessons learned, and communications to stakeholders during and after an incident. By strengthening these Categories, organizations can enhance their resilience, ensuring that they not only recover from disruptions but also continuously improve their response strategies for future incidents. A list and description of each specific Recover Category can be found below:
- Description: Restoration activities are performed to ensure operational availability of systems and services affected by cybersecurity incidents
- NIST CSF 2.0 Identifier: RC.RP
- Description: Restoration activities are coordinated with internal and external parties
- NIST CSF 2.0 Identifier: RC.CO
- Recovery Planning: Develop strategies for restoring systems and services after an incident.
- Improvements: Incorporate lessons learned from incidents to improve future recovery efforts and overall security posture.
- Communication: Keep stakeholders informed about recovery efforts and progress.
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