This document provides an overview of cybersecurity.


This document:


— describes cybersecurity and relevant concepts, including how it is related to and different from information security;


— establishes the context of cybersecurity;


— does not cover all terms and definitions applicable to cybersecurity; and


— does not limit other standards in defining new cybersecurity-related terms for use.


This document is applicable to all types and sizes of organization (e.g. commercial enterprises, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations).