The Fundamentals of Adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is the first book from the Institute’s Digital Value Management System series. It takes business leaders and stakeholders on a journey into a world where the ever-changing cyber threat landscape intersects with digital business risk, and the role the NIST Cybersecurity Framework plays in helping organizations build the capabilities to Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover from a cyberattack.
The publication also introduces the Digital Value Management System, a dynamic model of systems that enables organizations to evolve any individual or series of best practice systems into an integrated, adaptive, and culture-driven Digital Value Management Governance and Assurance System capable of transforming systemic cyber risk into operational resilience.
A Practitioner’s Guide for Building Operational Cyber Resilience is the second book from the Institute’s Digital Value Management System series.
This publication provides practitioners with detailed guidance on designing, implementing, operationalizing, and continually innovating an integrated, adaptive, and culture-driven Digital Value Management Governance and Assurance System that transforms systemic cyber risk into operational resilience.
For ITSM
The DVMS elevates ITSM from a process-aligned service-delivery program into an integrated, adaptive, and culture-driven governance and assurance overlay system, ensuring the delivery of high-performance and resilient digital business outcomes.
For GRC
The DVMS elevates GRC from a compliance checklist activity to an integrated, adaptive, and culture-driven governance and assurance overlay system, ensuring the resilient, compliant, and trusted digital business outcomes regulators expect.
For Cybersecurity
The DVMS elevates any cybersecurity program (NISTCSF, ISO, etc.) from a control-centric defense program into an integrated, adaptive, and culture-driven governance and assurance overlay system, transforming systemic cyber risk into compliant and trusted operational resilience.
By adopting a DVMS, organizations are positioned to:
Thriving on the Edge of Chaos is a must-read for leaders, regardless of organizational size or sector, who seek to master the art of navigating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in a digital ecosystem. This book transcends technical disciplines, offering a universal framework for fostering adaptability, driving innovation, and building resilience in a rapidly changing digital ecosystem.
At its heart, the book highlights the critical role of organizational culture as the “glue” that binds strategy, leadership, and execution, ensuring sustainable digital resilience. Through actionable insights and real-world examples, it equips leaders with the knowledge to embrace complexity, harness disruption, and confidently manage a digital world that demands constant reinvention.
Rather than offering a rigid framework, Thriving on the Edge of Chaos introduces an adaptable overlay—the Digital Value Management System®—designed to fit any organization and foster sustainable growth. This book is an essential resource for cybersecurity professionals and leaders ready to thrive in a fast-changing digital landscape.
