NIST
Resources
- Expanded Scope:
- The CSF 2.0 now explicitly aims to help all organizations, not just those in critical infrastructure (its original target audience). Whether you’re a small school, a nonprofit, or a large agency, the framework is designed for you, regardless of your degree of cybersecurity sophistication.
- Governance Focus:
- The new version places a strong emphasis on governance. Governance encompasses how organizations make informed decisions about their cybersecurity strategy. It highlights that cybersecurity is a significant enterprise risk that senior leaders should consider alongside other factors like finance and reputation.
- Suite of Resources:
- NIST has expanded the CSF’s core guidance and developed related resources to help users get the most out of the framework. These resources provide tailored pathways into the CSF, making it easier to put into action. The suite includes:
- Quick-Start Guides: Aimed at specific audiences.
- Success Stories: Outlining other organizations’ implementations.
- Searchable Catalog: Allows users to cross-reference the framework’s guidance with over 50 other cybersecurity documents .
- NIST has expanded the CSF’s core guidance and developed related resources to help users get the most out of the framework. These resources provide tailored pathways into the CSF, making it easier to put into action. The suite includes:
- Customizable and Evolving: