NIST Cyber Security Framework
Protect your business with NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Work efficiently using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in Wired Relations. A practical, intuitive approach built on six core functions: Identify, protect, detect, respond, recover and govern.
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The challenge
Making sense of NIST CSF in everyday security work
Managing today's cyber risks can quickly become overwhelming. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a flexible, easily communicated framework that with a risk based approach makes it well-suited for a wide range of organisations.
While NIST CSF is known for being practical and flexible, turning its high-level recommendations into actionable, day-to-day processes isn’t always straightforward. It requires structure, coordination, and the right tools to translate it into real operational impact.
Common daily challenges for compliance and security teams
How do I get a risk based approach to my cybersecurity efforts?
How do I work with multiple frameworks without losing oversight?
Is there a framework that keeps it simple?
I want something I can easily communicate to management
How do I align NIST with other frameworks like ISO 27001 or GDPR without duplicating work?
4 ways Wired Relations support you working with NIST CSF
Work with NIST CSF from day one
- The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is fully integrated into Wired Relations – so whether you're using it as your primary framework or alongside others like ISO 27001, you're set up for success.
Manage risks with confidence
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is built on a risk-based approach, making it essential to gain a clear, comprehensive understanding of your organisation – its systems, assets, and potential vulnerabilities.
That calls for a structured way to manage risks. Wired Relations’ risk modules guide you through the process step-by-step and visualise your risks in an intuitive matrix, making it easier to prioritise and act.
Never miss a deadline with task management
Keeping a great overview and structure is crucial. In Wired Relations, you can store all documentation and automate recurring tasks. Receive notifications when deadlines approach, so you never miss an important task.
Involve your colleagues for a coherent effort
Involve people from across the organisation. Assign your colleagues to specific tasks and make sure that you are aligned and cooperating. That is highly essential under all six phases in the NIST CSF framework.
- Easy to communicate
- Flexible and operational
- Free to use
- Internationally recognised
Benefits of NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Frequently Asked Questions about NIST
NIST CSF is a broad, flexible framework designed to help organisations manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. NIST 800-53 provides a detailed catalog of specific security controls, primarily intended for securing U.S. federal information systems.
NIST CSF is voluntary for organisations. However, NIST 800-53 is mandatory for U.S. federal agencies and contractors handling government data.
NIST CSF is a free, U.S.-developed cybersecurity framework that provides guidance for managing cyber risks. ISO 27001 stems from Switzerland and is a global standard for establishing and certifying an Information Security Management System (ISMS) widely used in Europe. While NIST is more guidance-based, ISO 27001 is formal and certifiable.
No, NIST does not offer formal certification. Organisations can align with the framework and demonstrate compliance, but there is no official "NIST certification.”
NIST CSF helps organisations identify, assess, and prioritise cybersecurity risks. It guides them in selecting appropriate controls and processes based on risk levels, enabling a tailored and flexible approach to cybersecurity.
What are the six core functions of NIST CSF?
- Identify help your organisation understand what needs to be protected, such as systems, people, data, and equipment — and where your risks are.
- Protect Define safeguards that ensure the continuity of critical services and help minimize the impact of cybersecurity incidents.
- Detect define appropriate actions to quickly spot cybersecurity events when they happen.
- Respond take action to manage and limit the impact of a detected cybersecurity incident.
- Recover focus on how to restore affected services and getting operations back to normal quickly after a cybersecurity incident.
- Govern establish and maintain the governance structures and processes necessary for effective cybersecurity risk management
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