The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is one of the most widely adopted security frameworks in the world. Originally developed for US critical infrastructure, it’s now used globally by organisations of all sizes as a practical, risk-based approach to managing cyber threats.
The framework is built around five core functions:
Identify — understand your assets, risks, and business context
Protect — implement safeguards to limit the impact of threats
Detect — discover security events when they occur
Respond — take action when an incident is detected
Recover — restore normal operations and learn from what happened
What makes NIST powerful is its flexibility — it doesn’t prescribe specific controls, but helps you build a security program that fits your risk profile and business objectives. CyberNow helps you assess where you stand against the framework and prioritise the actions that will make the biggest difference.
