NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) provides a structured, risk-based approach to managing and reducing cybersecurity threats. Developed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, it’s a widely adopted framework used by both government agencies and private-sector organizations globally.

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SAI360 helps organizations operationalize the NIST Cybersecurity Framework with an integrated platform for risk, compliance, and IT governance. From control mapping and gap analysis to incident response planning and metrics reporting, SAI360 enables end-to-end cybersecurity program management aligned to NIST CSF.

Our platform automates assessments, improves visibility, and supports ongoing maturity—so you can scale security confidently and compliantly.

Modules That Power The Solution

IT Risk

Connect cybersecurity, data, and infrastructure risk to enterprise-level oversight.

  • Align with NIST, ISO 27001, and more
  • Assess risks by asset and control
  • Connect IT and enterprise risk teams

Internal Controls

Reinforce risk mitigation with tested, auditable, and accountable controls.

  • Automate testing and evidence collection
  • Link controls to risks and findings
  • Streamline SOX compliance and audit readiness

Incident Management

Strengthen incident capture and response with automated workflows.

  • Capture all incident types for holistic view
  • Investigate quickly with configurable workflows
  • Correlate trends to risks for proactive action

Policy Management

Centralize and automate your end-to-end policy lifecycle.

  • Streamline creation, approvals, and tracking
  • Link policies to compliance and risk
  • Integrate with training, disclosures, and reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Stay ahead of regulations with real-time compliance oversight.

  • Monitor and implement regulatory changes
  • Map requirements to risks and controls
  • Automate workflows and audit tracking

Internal Audit

Drive assurance and accountability with streamlined internal audits.

  • Plan and scope audits with confidence
  • Centralize documentation and workflows
  • Track findings through to resolution

FAQs

The NIST CSF is a voluntary framework developed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risk through structured controls and best practices.

It is widely adopted by U.S. federal agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and private-sector companies across industries looking to strengthen their cybersecurity programs.

The five core functions are: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover—each representing a key aspect of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.

No, it is a voluntary framework, but it is strongly recommended and increasingly used as a benchmark for cybersecurity maturity and regulatory readiness.

The framework aligns cybersecurity efforts with business risks and priorities, helping organizations assess current capabilities and develop a roadmap for improvement.

NIST CSF provides a high-level, flexible framework for managing cyber risk, while SP 800-53 is more detailed and prescriptive, offering specific security and privacy controls—often used together.

Organizations should regularly review and update their CSF implementation based on changing threats, technologies, business objectives, or regulatory requirements.

SAI360 maps your cybersecurity program to CSF functions, automates risk assessments, enables control tracking, and supports incident response planning—all within a single GRC platform.

Let Us Help

SAI360 enables you to make agile decisions using up-to-the-minute dashboards for key metrics to:

  • Strengthen NIST CSF compliance
  • Centralize policy management across your organization
  • Develop a real-time view to manage IT risk