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Federal Framework Standard

NIST CSF 2.0 Continuous Alignment

88 subcategories, 6 core functions, continuously evaluated across your entire MSP portfolio. The federal standard for cybersecurity risk management -- automatically verified.

88
Subcategories
6
Core Functions
22
Categories
24/7
Monitoring

6 Core Functions

NIST CSF 2.0 is the most widely adopted risk management framework globally. Version 2.0 introduces the new Govern function, elevating cybersecurity to a board-level concern.

Govern (GV)

New in 2.0 -- Establishes cybersecurity strategy, expectations, and policy. 14 subcategories.

NEWin 2.0

Identify (ID)

Understand organizational context, assets, and risks. 10 subcategories.

Protect (PR)

Implement safeguards to ensure delivery of services. 27 subcategories.

Detect (DE)

Identify the occurrence of cybersecurity events. 8 subcategories.

Respond (RS)

Take action regarding detected cybersecurity incidents. 14 subcategories.

Recover (RC)

Restore capabilities impaired by cybersecurity incidents. 6 subcategories.

Continuous Monitoring, Not Point-in-Time Assessments

Traditional NIST assessments are snapshots. You assess once, then security posture drifts for months. BrainstormMSP evaluates NIST CSF subcategories continuously.

NIST CSF Assessment Report

Professional Reports for Every Client

Every client gets a professional, PDF-ready NIST CSF assessment report. Perfect for QBRs, insurance renewals, board presentations, and compliance audits.

  • Executive summary with function-level scores
  • Subcategory-by-subcategory breakdown
  • Evidence citations for each outcome
  • Tier assessment (Partial to Adaptive)
  • Gap analysis with prioritized improvements
  • Trend comparison over time

NIST CSF = Insurance Underwriter Confidence

Insurance carriers recognize NIST CSF as the gold standard for cybersecurity risk management. The new Govern function especially demonstrates executive commitment.

Questionnaire Mapping

NIST subcategories map directly to Coalition, Cowbell, and At-Bay questionnaire fields. 300+ answers pre-populated from your evidence.

Evidence Packs

Download carrier-ready evidence packs with NIST subcategory citations, tier assessments, and supporting documentation.

Premium Impact

MSPs report better underwriting outcomes when presenting NIST CSF-aligned evidence. The Govern function signals mature risk management.

Frequently Asked Questions

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