The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new version of its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. This is the first major change and improvement to the CSF since its creation in 2014. These changes would have implications and opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Chief information security officers (CISOs) and security leaders within SMEs should understand the upcoming changes and align their cybersecurity strategies with the new requirements and recommendations.
About NIST CSF The NIST CSF is a voluntary structure developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a non-regulatory agency of the US government, to assist organizations in enhancing their information security, risk management, governance, and compliance efforts. It is widely used across multiple domains and is instrumental in guiding cybersecurity practices.
Major Changes
The following is an overview of the significant updates and new elements incorporated into the CSF 2.0, detailing how the framework has evolved to …