NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 Compliance with SCF Connect
Use SCF Connect to map your security controls to NIST CSF 2.0, assess maturity, and achieve audit readiness — all from a single GRC platform built on the Secure Controls Framework.
What Is NIST CSF 2.0?
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 is a voluntary, outcome-oriented framework that helps organizations of all sizes and sectors manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. Released in February 2024, version 2.0 expanded the original five functions to six by adding Govern alongside Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. The Govern function emphasizes cybersecurity governance, risk management strategy, and supply chain risk management at the organizational level.
Unlike NIST 800-53, which provides a detailed control catalog, CSF 2.0 operates at a higher level of abstraction through categories and subcategories that describe desired outcomes. This makes it ideal for executive communication, board reporting, and strategic planning. Organizations often use CSF as the strategic layer and map it to more prescriptive frameworks like NIST 800-53 or ISO 27001 for operational implementation.
SCF Connect maps the full NIST CSF 2.0 — all six functions, their categories, and subcategories — to the Secure Controls Framework. This lets you use CSF 2.0 as your strategic lens while simultaneously tracking compliance against the more detailed operational controls required by other frameworks in your scope.
Who Needs NIST CSF 2.0 Compliance?
- Organizations looking for a flexible, risk-based cybersecurity strategy
- Companies using CSF for board-level and executive reporting
- Critical infrastructure operators (energy, healthcare, financial services, transportation)
- Organizations new to structured cybersecurity programs seeking a starting point
- Federal agencies and contractors using CSF alongside NIST 800-53
How SCF Connect Helps with NIST CSF 2.0
Automatic Control Mapping
SCF Connect maps SCF controls directly to NIST CSF 2.0 requirements. Select the framework and your required controls are identified instantly.
Maturity Assessment
Assess each control against the SCF Capability Maturity Model (SP-CMM) to understand your current posture and track improvement over time.
Evidence Collection
Generate Evidence Request Lists (ERLs) specific to your NIST CSF 2.0 controls. Know exactly what documentation you need for your audit.
Gap Analysis
Use the SCRMS methodology to identify gaps between your compliance requirements and your actual security posture, then prioritize remediation.
Compliance Reporting
Generate detailed reports showing your NIST CSF 2.0 compliance status, control maturity scores, and evidence collection progress.
Multi-Framework Support
Already mapped to another framework? Add NIST CSF 2.0 and see how your existing controls satisfy additional requirements — no duplicate work.
Frequently Asked Questions About NIST CSF 2.0
What is NIST CSF 2.0?
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is a voluntary framework that provides a common language for understanding, managing, and reducing cybersecurity risk. It is organized around six core functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
What is new in CSF 2.0?
CSF 2.0 added the Govern function, which covers cybersecurity governance, risk management strategy, and supply chain risk. It also expanded applicability beyond critical infrastructure to all organizations, improved guidance on implementation profiles, and enhanced integration with other frameworks.
Is NIST CSF mandatory?
NIST CSF is voluntary for most organizations. However, some regulations and contracts reference it — for example, certain insurance carriers use CSF alignment in underwriting, and some federal grant programs require CSF adoption. Executive Order 13800 directed federal agencies to use CSF for risk management.
How does SCF Connect help with NIST CSF 2.0?
SCF Connect maps every NIST CSF 2.0 subcategory to the Secure Controls Framework. Select CSF 2.0 and the platform identifies the corresponding SCF controls, letting you assess maturity, track implementation, and report against the framework. Your CSF controls automatically cross-map to operational frameworks like NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.