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A.5.6 A.5

Organizational / A.5.6

Membership of industry and peer security groups

Think of it likeJoining the neighbourhood watch group, so you hear about break-ins nearby.

In plain English

The family stays connected to groups who share what is happening locally, so they learn about problems from someone else's experience rather than their own.

Related CSF and CIS controls (unofficial mapping)