Effective communication with stakeholders falls under which part of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

Effective communication with stakeholders is a critical aspect of the Respond function in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. This function focuses on the ability to take action regarding a detected cybersecurity incident. Part of responding successfully involves informing and coordinating with relevant stakeholders, including management, customers, and possibly law enforcement, about the incident's impact, mitigation strategies, and recovery plans.

Clear and effective communication ensures that all parties understand their roles during an incident and can act promptly to mitigate damage. It also involves disseminating information about the incident's cause and the steps being taken to prevent future occurrences, maintaining trust and transparency with stakeholders.

While identifying vulnerabilities or threats and implementing protective measures are essential in the other functions, they do not emphasize the aspect of communication with stakeholders as strongly as the Respond function does. The Recovery function is centered on restoring services and capabilities after an incident, which may involve communication but is not its primary focus.