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C2M2

Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model

The Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2) is a tool developed by the U.S. Department of Energy to help organizations evaluate and enhance their cybersecurity capabilities. It focuses on both IT and OT environments, offering a structured framework of over 350 practices organized into 10 domains.

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Overview

The C2M2 was initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy in collaboration with energy and cybersecurity industry stakeholders to address cybersecurity risks in critical infrastructure, including the energy sector. The model offers a maturity-based approach, with practices organized into domains, objectives, and maturity indicator levels (MILs). Initially targeted at the energy sector, it has been adopted across industries worldwide. Version 2.1, released in June 2022, features improvements in technology alignment, threat relevance, and usability. Supplemental tools, such as self-evaluation platforms and mapping guides, enhance user accessibility and simplify adoption. The model is designed to measure and improve cybersecurity over time, aiding organizations in prioritizing security investments and achieving targeted maturity levels.

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ASD Essentials for Operational Technology (OT)

The ASD Essentials for Operational Technology (OT) is an Australian cybersecurity framework that provides risk-based guidance for securing industrial control systems, cyber-physical systems, and other operational technology environments through prioritized security principles, actions, and domains tailored to OT-specific risks and operational requirements.

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ASD Essentials for Enterprise IT

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RFFR ISM PSP-A — RFFR ISM Provider Security Plan Annex Template

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