What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a framework that can help organizations to understand and manage cybersecurity risk.

How does NIST CSF work?

NIST CSF 2.0 organizes cybersecurity around six core areas: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Companies can use these areas to understand what they’re doing well, find security gaps, and decide where they need to improve.

Why is NIST CSF important?

The NIST CSF provides organizations with a common, structured approach to managing cybersecurity risk and strengthening security practices over time.

Benefits and use cases

• Structured approach to cybersecurity maturity
• Alignment across IT, security, and business stakeholders
• Roadmapping and measurement against target profiles
• On-ramp to compliance programs and audits

Does NexusTek help with NIST CSF alignment?

Yes. NexusTek cybersecurity services are designed to help organizations mitigate risk through proactive detection, prevention, and response, and to accelerate with confidence using future-forward advisory and professional services.