NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 - Draft Overview
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, currently in its public draft stage as of 2023, is a major update to the original framework established in 2014. This version aims to provide comprehensive cybersecurity guidance for all types of organizations.
Key Aspects of CSF 2.0
- Expanded Scope: Now covers all organizations, irrespective of their size or type, beyond just critical infrastructure.
- Community Feedback Incorporation: The draft has been shaped by extensive community feedback, addressing current and future cybersecurity challenges.
- Updated CSF Core: Reflects feedback from the April discussion draft, focusing on evolving cybersecurity needs.
- Implementation Examples and References: Seeking feedback for effective Implementation Examples, to be maintained online.
- Finalization Timeline: Scheduled for publication in early 2024, with no further drafts planned for release.
- Non-Prescriptive Framework: Offers guidance and maps to resources for achieving cybersecurity outcomes, rather than prescribing specific methods.
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