What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)? | UpGuard

This document explains the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), with emphasis on CSF 2.0’s expanded scope and its six core functions (Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover), providing phased implementation guidance, KPIs for measuring success, and case studies in financial services and education. It highlights the framework’s benefits for risk governance, communication, and third‑party risk management, and describes how UpGuard’s platform automates CSF-aligned activities such as vendor assessments, attack surface monitoring, compliance mapping, and remediation workflows to drive continuous improvement and resilience.