# Protecting Critical Infrastructure – Zero Trust and NIST 800-53 CyberSecurity Framework

- Link: https://www.agilicus.com/webinar/2023-04-11-protecting-critical-infrastructure-zero-trust-and-nist-800-53/
- Published: 2023-04-03T16:28:27+00:00
- Author: Drew Armstrong

## Protecting Critical Infrastructure – Zero Trust and NIST 800-53 Cyber Security Framework

Learn how a Zero Trust Architecture can strengthen the security structure of Critical
Infrastructure systems. We’ll discuss how common best practices like role-based 
access controls, multi-factor authentication, and detailed audit trails will boost
your Critical Infrastructure’s security posture.

Critical Infrastructure systems are increasingly becoming a prime target for cyber-
attacks. [NIST 800-53](https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-53/rev-5/final)
provides a comprehensive framework for protecting these systems against various 
cyber threats. During this session, we will equip attendees with the knowledge and
skills necessary to implement Zero Trust as a part of NIST 800-53 controls around
authentication, authorisation, and access to safeguard critical infrastructure systems
from potential cyber threats with a foundation in Zero Trust.

[CONTACT 📧](https://www.agilicus.com/contact-us/)

See also the [White Paper](https://www.agilicus.com/white-papers/nist-sp-800-53-in-critical-infrastructure/).

### **Identify and Assess Risks with NIST 800-53 Security Standards and Zero Trust**

Published by the [National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework),
the guidelines in NIST 800-53 provide a framework for increasing the security of
critical infrastructure resources. The standards help organizations identify and
assess risks to their systems, implement appropriate security controls, and continuously
monitor and improve their security posture.

Coupled with a Zero Trust Architecture, use the NIST 800-53 controls enables organizations
to follow industry best practices for access. Through invoking least privilege access,
authentication, fine-grained authorization, end-to-end encryption, and detailed 
audit trails, you ensure users are securely accessing your critical systems to perform
their job.

## The Speakers:

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**Don Bowman, Founder and CEO, Agilicus**

Founder and CEO of Agilicus, Don Bowman is an expert in cloud security, has worked
as a national advisor, and recently completed a Zero Trust Network Access project
with the Canadian Federal Government. Previously, Don was the CTO and Co-founder
of Sandvine incorporated which was acquired in 2017.

### Learn more about how NIST 800-53 is used in critical infrastructure. Watch a short explainer video or read about how the five pillars are used to provide a catalogue of security controls that protect against cyber threats.