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NIST and ISO Compliance: Taking an Identity Hygiene-First Approach

Focusing on identity management can streamline complex security frameworks and enhance organizational protection

January 17, 2025
Rita Gurevich, CEO & Founder, SPHERE
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NIST and ISO Compliance: Taking an Identity Hygiene-First Approach

As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, organizations are increasingly turning to established frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST CSF to strengthen their security posture. In a recent Forbes article, SPHERE CEO Rita Gurevich discusses how prioritizing identity hygiene can simplify the implementation of these frameworks while creating a cascading effect of cybersecurity improvements.

Gurevich examines how identity hygiene – the principles, processes, and policies that manage access to digital assets – serves as a fundamental starting point for both frameworks. Identity is the new security perimeter, and Rita offers practical steps for organizations to build an effective identity hygiene strategy, from evaluating current access controls to implementing automated solutions for ongoing risk management.

Read the full article in Forbes to learn how identity hygiene as a new security perimeter can accelerate your organization’s compliance journey.

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