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Introduction to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0

Presented by Navvia | Executive Training Session Recap

Cyber threats continue to evolve—so must your approach to managing them. That’s why NIST CSF 2.0 isn’t just a cybersecurity tool—it’s a strategic framework for building operational resilience across your organization.

In this 90-minute executive training, we introduced attendees to the core principles, structure, and real-world applications of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Here’s a summary of what we covered:

What is NIST CSF 2.0?

NIST CSF 2.0 provides a globally recognized, outcome-driven approach to managing cybersecurity risks. Originally designed for critical infrastructure, it now supports organizations of any size or industry.

Key strengths include:

• A shared common language across IT, security, and business
• Scalable, risk-based approach adaptable to your environment
• Alignment with global standards (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST RMF)

The Framework Structure: Functions, Categories, Subcategories

We walked through the six core Functions:

• Govern
• Identify
• Protect
• Detect
• Respond
• Recover

These organize 22 Categories and 106 Subcategories, making the CSF both comprehensive and flexible.

Outcome-Based Design & Business Alignment

CSF 2.0 emphasizes outcomes over checklists, empowering you to:

• Define measurable goals
• Align cybersecurity with enterprise priorities
• Use Profiles and Tiers to tailor implementation to your unique context

From Cybersecurity to Operational Resilience

Operational resilience doesn’t come from good intentions—it comes from mature, aligned processes.

We explored how integrating NIST CSF outcomes with ITSM and governance practices drives real business value:

• Resilience rooted in ITSM process maturity
• Alignment with ISO 33020 for assessments
• Communication, governance, and accountability across the enterprise

How to Get Started: A 90-Day Plan

To help leaders take action, we shared a Framework-to-Resilience 90-Day Plan:

Discover (Days 1–30):

• Engage stakeholders and baseline your CSF posture

Assess (Days 31–60):

• Map CSF to ITSM processes, assess maturity, define Profiles

Act (Days 61–90):

• Prioritize gaps, launch small improvements, and establish cadence

Extending CSF with NIST 800 Series

We also showed how to integrate CSF with the broader NIST library:

• 800-53 for control implementation
• 800-30 for risk assessments
• 800-37 for RMF alignment
• 800-122 for privacy management

Business Value

For executives, CSF 2.0 supports:

• Enterprise risk management
• Strategic alignment of cyber investments
• Audit readiness and regulatory compliance
• Measurable, continuous improvement

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re beginning your journey or refining an existing program, NIST CSF 2.0 gives you a powerful, structured way to manage cybersecurity risk and build business resilience.

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