cybersecurity frameworks and common tools

Cybersecurity Frameworks:

  • NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology): A widely-used framework for identifying, protecting, detecting, responding, and recovering from cybersecurity incidents.
  • ISO/IEC 27001: An international standard for managing information security.
  • CIS Controls: A set of best practices for cybersecurity to help prevent attacks.

Common Cybersecurity Tools:

  • Wireshark: A network protocol analyzer used for network troubleshooting and analysis.
  • Nmap (Network Mapper): Used for network discovery and security auditing.
  • Metasploit: A penetration testing tool that helps identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
  • Burp Suite: A web application security testing tool.