What are the NIST CSF 2.0 Core Groups?

NIST CSF 2.0 introduces four core implementation groups to help organizations tailor their cybersecurity efforts to specific business needs and risk profiles. These groups include:

1. Leadership: This area focuses on executive-level roles in setting strategic objectives, allocating resources, and promoting a culture of cybersecurity awareness and accountability throughout the organization.
2. Functional: This area addresses the operational aspects of cybersecurity, involving various departments and teams responsible for implementing cybersecurity controls, managing risks, and responding to incidents.
3. Implementation Tiers: Offer a maturity model for organizations to assess and improve their cybersecurity capabilities, ranging from Partial (Tier 1) to Adaptive (Tier 4), reflecting the organization's level of sophistication and effectiveness in managing cybersecurity risks.
4. Profile: This section guides organizations in customizing the NIST CSF to their specific risk management priorities, business objectives, and regulatory requirements, enabling a more tailored and practical approach to cybersecurity.

These core groups provide a structured framework for organizations to align their cybersecurity efforts with business goals and risk management strategies.

See Also:

• NIST CSF Implementation Tiers
• NIST CSF Categories

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