NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Many organizations still lack a security program, mainly because of resource issues and requirements. In addition, not every organization can afford an in-house cybersecurity expert or a compliance professional. Therefore, they may not even know such a thing exists or is required. If you're an organization that is starting to take a deeper dive into your security posture and is looking to follow industry-set standards, best practices, and guidelines to help manage your cybersecurity risks, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is a great framework to adopt for organizations of all sizes. Due to its versatility and growing vendor requirements in the private sector, the NIST CSF has seen increased adoption and has become an attractive security framework of choice.
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From planning, scoping, assessing, and building an action plan, if you are looking for help implementing NIST CSF from start to finish, we can help. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services to assist with any aspect of the NIST CSF core requirements, including pen testing, vulnerability assessment, policy development, and our red and blue team operation services.
Benefits of using
NIST CSF
Requirement
Potential clients may require NIST CSF as part of their vendor risk management program or other security related requirements. It is a requirement for U.S Federal Government agencies.
Advantage
NIST CSF is growing in popularity. Your competitors may not have any security framework in place, but you do. Giving you an edge during a difficult decision-making process.
Complement
NIST CSF includes security best practices across many industries. It complements compliance efforts for other standards like HIPAA, PCI DSS, FISMA.
Culture
Drives and promotes a security-first culture. NIST CSF enables organization-wide security collaboration that extends beyond technical teams.
Assurance
NIST CSF provide assurance to your key stakeholders and your commitment to information security. Most organizations are familiar with NIST CSF.
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Our Process
We help organizations with existing or no cybersecurity program streamline the adoption of NIST CSF. Although NIST CSF has a more simplified approach compared to other NIST standards, it is by no means easy or faster to implement. It still has 26 categories (similar to control families) and 108 subcategories (sub-controls) as part of its core, and the majority of the process is similar to other compliance methodology. We can help, and our process can get you there.
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Planning and Scoping
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Conduct Gap Assessment, Prioritize Gaps
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Create current profile
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Action plan and remediation
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Conduct risk assessment and create a target profile
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Gap assessment, framework maintenance plan
NIST CSF Services
NIST CSF has 26 categories and 108 subcategories. We can help you from start to finish or if you'd like for us to help you in specific categories, we have you covered. BitSpartan Security helps organizations become a NIST CSF-operated business by providing advisory and cybersecurity services that address the five NIST CSF functions. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services to assist with any aspect of the NIST CSF implementation, including pen testing, vulnerability assessment, policy development, and red/blue team operation services.
NIST CSF general advisory and consulting services
Cyber Risk Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments
Planning, Scoping, Risk and Gap assessment
3rd party vendor assessment, training and awareness programs
Policy Development, Security Program review, IR Plan
An entire suite of services to help achieve or maintain NIST CSF compliance
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We know what you're looking for and we know how to get you there. That's because, from a business perspective, we understand where you need to be. The majority of BitSpartan consultants transitioned from technical IT roles to management, where they provided governance, risk, and compliance expertise to top organizations in the private and public sector. In the field, all consultants are either CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, or trained and supervised by these certified professionals. Our strong technical and IT governance background, blended with assurance expertise, makes our team of consultants one of the best in the industry.