On anniversary, NIST cyber framework still seen as model for industry-government efforts

Five years ago today, the landmark framework of cybersecurity standards was unveiled at a White House ceremony that featured senior government officials and representatives of major industry groups and companies, after a one-year collaborative process launched by an Obama executive order.

“It’s difficult to think of any partnership initiative in the last five years that has had a more profound impact on our collective ability to manage cyber risk,” said Robert Mayer, senior vice president of cybersecurity at USTelecom.

“The...