NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 for Small Business — Free Assessment
NIST CSF 2.0 (released February 2024) is the gold-standard voluntary cybersecurity framework used by organizations of all sizes. It's the most widely adopted framework for SMBs that need a structured approach to cybersecurity without mandatory regulatory compliance. Version 2.0 adds a new "Govern" function emphasizing cybersecurity strategy and accountability.
What NIST CSF 2.0 Requires
- Govern: Establish cybersecurity strategy, risk tolerance, and organizational accountability
- Identify: Inventory assets, assess risks, and understand the business context
- Protect: Implement safeguards including access control, training, and data security
- Detect: Deploy monitoring capabilities to identify cybersecurity events
- Respond: Develop response planning, communications, and analysis capabilities
- Recover: Implement recovery planning and improvements after incidents
Key Control Requirements
| Area | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GV (Govern) | Cybersecurity strategy, risk appetite, roles and responsibilities, supply chain risk management |
| ID (Identify) | Asset inventory, business environment mapping, risk assessment, improvement planning |
| PR (Protect) | Identity management, access control, awareness training, data security, platform security |
| DE (Detect) | Continuous monitoring, adverse event analysis, detection testing |
| RS (Respond) | Incident response plan, communication procedures, incident analysis and mitigation |
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