Why Use NIST Cybersecurity Framework?
The reasons to use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) are many:
- NIST CSF is free to use;
- NIST CSF is a high-level framework that is applicable to any organization, regardless of its size or industry;
- NIST CSF focuses on identifying, protecting, detecting, responding to and recovering from cybersecurity risks; and
- NIST CSF is known for its flexibility, organizations can adapt and implement the NIST CSF to their specific needs and risk profiles. It encourages a risk-based approach to cybersecurity.
While the NIST CSF has the least coverage of the major cybersecurity frameworks, it works great for smaller and unregulated businesses that just want to align with a recognized cybersecurity framework. NIST CSF is commonly used by smaller businesses and unregulated industries.