NIST
Cybersecurity Framework

A complete NIST CSF 2.0 alignment programme, from maturity assessment and gap analysis through prioritised implementation across all six core functions, providing your organisation with a structured, measurable cybersecurity operating model.

Align to the NIST CSF All Compliance

6-Function Profile Assessment Target Profile + Gap Analysis Govern Function Oversight Profile-Based Maturity

Core Functions Columns

Govern

Identify

Protect

Detect

Respond

Recover

Governance & Risk Strategy

Asset & Supply Chain Inventory

Continuous Monitoring

Incident Response Plan

Business Continuity & Recovery

NIST Aligned

CSF 2.0

6 Functions

Risk-Based

What We Do

Adopt NIST CSF 2.0 as Your Security Model

NIST CSF 2.0 is the most versatile cybersecurity framework available, equally applicable to a 50-person technology company and a critical infrastructure operator. It provides a common language between security, operations, and board leadership. Version 2.0 added the Govern function, placing cybersecurity risk management squarely at the board and executive level. Our team delivers maturity assessments, gap analysis, and prioritised implementation roadmaps using CSF 2.0 as your operating model.

Govern Function Assessment

Assess Govern function (GV): board oversight, risk tolerance, policy, roles, supply chain risk management, and continuous improvement per CSF 2.0.

Identify Function Assessment

Assess Identify function (ID): asset management, risk assessment, business environment analysis for full visibility of systems, data, and cyber risks.

Current Profile Measurement

Measure current posture across all six CSF 2.0 functions by establishing your Current Profile against a defined Target Profile.

Target Profile Definition

Define target maturity levels per function and subcategory aligned with business objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements.

Supply Chain Risk Assessment

Evaluate supply chain cybersecurity risks per GV.SC; map supplier controls to CSF 2.0 Govern and Identify requirements.

Risk-Prioritised Gap Analysis

Gap-analyse current vs. target profiles; produce risk-ranked remediation priorities and a phased implementation roadmap.

Protect Function Implementation

Deploy Protect function (PR) controls: identity management, access control, awareness training, data security, and platform security.

Detect Function Implementation

Deploy Detect function (DE) controls: continuous monitoring, anomaly and event detection, and threat identification processes.

Respond Function Implementation

Deploy Respond function (RS) controls: incident response planning, communications, analysis, and mitigation capabilities.

Govern Function Implementation

Implement governance structures per GV: cybersecurity policy, roles, risk management strategy, and supply chain risk management.

Security Awareness Training

Deliver role-based NIST CSF training covering security hygiene, incident reporting, and function-specific responsibilities per PR.AT.

Policy and Procedure Documentation

Build policy and procedure library aligned to CSF 2.0 subcategories across all six functions with documented controls and evidence requirements.

Recover Function Management

Manage Recover function (RC): recovery planning, incident-driven improvements, and communications to restore impacted capabilities per RC subcategories.

Ongoing CSF Compliance Monitoring

Periodically review controls across all six functions; track maturity progression against target profile and identify new gaps as threats evolve.

Board-Level Metrics and Reporting

Establish KPIs, dashboards, and board reporting using CSF 2.0 profile model and Govern function; communicate cyber risk posture to leadership.

Profile Refresh and Gap Reassessment

Reassess current and target profiles as business context, threat landscape, and regulations change; update the implementation roadmap.

Incident Response Validation

Conduct tabletop exercises and IR plan reviews to validate Respond and Recover function effectiveness; incorporate lessons from real incidents.

Regulatory Alignment Review

Review NIST CSF alignment with evolving regulatory requirements, cyber insurance expectations, and contractual obligations.

Who Should Adopt NIST CSF 2.0

Is NIST CSF Right for Your Organisation?

US Federal Contractors and Critical Infrastructure

US federal agencies, DoD contractors, and critical infrastructure operators (energy, water, healthcare, finance) reference NIST CSF as the baseline security framework.

Boards and Executive Teams Needing Security Metrics

CSF 2.0's Govern function and profile-based maturity model gives boards a measurable, comparable view of cybersecurity posture, ideal for board-level reporting.

Mid-Market Companies Without a Framework

Organisations that have accumulated security tools without a strategic framework use NIST CSF to rationalise, prioritise, and structure their security investment.

Methodology

How We Build Your NIST CSF Programme

A structured six-phase process from current profile assessment through to ongoing maturity measurement and continual improvement.

Phase 01

Current Profile Assessment

Measure your current cybersecurity posture across all six CSF 2.0 functions by establishing your Current Profile against a defined Target Profile, establishing a baseline maturity score.

Phase 02

Target Profile and Gap Analysis

Define target maturity levels for each function and produce a risk-prioritised gap analysis with a phased implementation roadmap aligned to business objectives.

Phase 03

Govern and Identify Implementation

Implement governance structures, policy frameworks, asset management, and risk assessment processes to establish the foundation for all other functions.

Phase 04

Protect, Detect, and Respond Controls

Deploy technical and organisational controls across the remaining functions: access management, monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities.

Phase 05

Recover and Validation

Implement recovery planning, conduct tabletop exercises, validate incident response procedures, and confirm maturity progression against target profile.

Phase 06

Ongoing Measurement and Improvement

Establish metrics, KPIs, and board reporting to track progress, reassess profiles as threats evolve, and drive continual maturity improvement over time.

FAQ

Questions We Get Asked Often

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is a voluntary framework that provides organisations with a structured approach to managing cybersecurity risk across six core functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

NIST CSF is voluntary for private sector organisations but is increasingly mandated by regulators, contractual requirements, and cyber insurance providers. Federal agencies are required to align with NIST CSF under US executive order.

Scyverge provides NIST CSF maturity assessment, gap analysis, and implementation roadmap across all six core functions, with prioritised actions, measurable outcomes, and ongoing governance support.

For US federal agencies, yes under Executive Order 14028 (2021) and OMB guidance. For private sector organisations, it is voluntary but widely expected by regulators, insurers, and enterprise customers as a baseline security posture.

A Current Profile assessment takes 4 to 6 weeks. Closing gaps to reach a Target Profile typically takes 6 to 18 months depending on maturity. Scyverge prioritises high-risk gaps first for quick risk reduction.

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