NIST Cybersecurity Framework
The gold standard for security program maturity.
Assess your organization against the NIST CSF 2.0 six core functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
Overview
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is the most widely adopted security framework in the United States, applicable to organizations of any size or industry. We assess your security program against all six core functions—Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover—to determine your current maturity level and identify gaps. Version 2.0 added Govern to emphasize cybersecurity governance at the enterprise level. This framework assessment helps you understand where you stand and provides a clear roadmap for improvement.
What We Test
Our nist cybersecurity framework engagements cover these key areas:
Govern
Organizational context, risk management strategy, cybersecurity supply chain risk management, roles and responsibilities, and policy oversight.
Identify
Asset management, risk assessment, and improvement through evaluation of current practices.
Protect
Access control, awareness training, data security, information protection, maintenance, and protective technology.
Detect
Anomalies and events, security continuous monitoring, and detection processes.
Respond
Response planning, communications, analysis, mitigation, and improvements.
Recover
Recovery planning, improvements, and communications.
Our Approach
We map your existing controls to NIST CSF categories and subcategories, scoring maturity levels and identifying priority gaps.
Current State Assessment
We review existing policies, procedures, and technical controls against each NIST CSF subcategory.
Maturity Scoring
Each area is scored on a maturity scale to provide quantifiable benchmarks.
Gap Identification
We identify where controls are missing, partially implemented, or not operating effectively.
Roadmap Development
We prioritize remediation based on risk impact and provide a phased implementation plan.
Common Findings
These are issues we frequently discover during nist cybersecurity framework engagements:
Incomplete Asset Inventory
HighOrganizations lacking comprehensive visibility into hardware, software, and data assets.
Weak Detection Capabilities
HighLimited security monitoring and alerting, leaving potential incidents undetected.
Undocumented Incident Response
MediumNo formal incident response plan or untested procedures.
No Recovery Testing
MediumBackup and recovery procedures that have never been validated.
Common Questions
Is NIST CSF mandatory?
NIST CSF is voluntary for private sector organizations, though it's required for federal contractors. Many organizations adopt it as a best-practice framework regardless of mandates because it provides a comprehensive, risk-based approach to security.
How does NIST CSF relate to other frameworks?
NIST CSF maps to many other frameworks including ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and HIPAA. An assessment against NIST CSF often satisfies requirements for multiple compliance objectives.
Other Gap Assessment Options
CIS Critical Security Controls
Evaluate implementation of the CIS Critical Security Controls for effective, prioritized cyber defense.
PCI-DSS Readiness
Prepare for PCI compliance by identifying gaps in cardholder data protection before your QSA arrives.
ISO 27001 Readiness
Assess readiness for ISO 27001 certification with comprehensive control mapping and evidence review.
HIPAA Security Assessment
Evaluate your safeguards against HIPAA Security Rule requirements for protected health information.
SOC 2 Readiness
Prepare for SOC 2 Type I or Type II examination with gap identification across Trust Service Criteria.
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