NIST CSF 2.0 Implementation Services
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is the world's most widely adopted risk management framework, now with a new Govern function and universal applicability. PTG implements all six core functions to establish, measure, and continuously improve your cybersecurity posture.
The CSF 2.0 Framework
CSF 2.0 adds the Govern function and expands supply chain risk management across all functions.
Govern, Identify, Protect
- Govern: Risk management strategy, roles, policies, and board-level oversight
- Identify: Asset management, business environment, risk assessment, supply chain
- Protect: Access control, training, data security, maintenance, protective tech
Detect, Respond, Recover
- Detect: Continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, security event analysis
- Respond: Incident response planning, execution, and communications
- Recover: Recovery planning, improvements, and lessons learned feedback loop
CSF 2.0 Implementation Services
End-to-end services from initial assessment through continuous improvement.
CSF 2.0 Maturity Assessment
Evaluate your posture across all six functions with Implementation Tier determination (Partial through Adaptive) and Organizational Profile documentation.
Governance Program Development
Establish cybersecurity governance at the board level with risk management strategy, policies, supply chain oversight, and executive dashboards.
Risk-Based Security Implementation
Deploy security capabilities prioritized by risk across Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover functions.
Cross-Framework Integration
Leverage CSF 2.0 Informative References to map to NIST 800-53, 800-171, and ISO 27001.
Continuous Improvement Program
Ongoing maturity assessments, target-state tracking, and improvement roadmaps that demonstrate measurable ROI on security investments.
Board Reporting and Communication
Executive dashboards, risk communication materials, and board-ready presentations that translate security metrics into business risk language.
Our Implementation Process
Assess current maturity across all six functions
Define target-state Organizational Profile
Create prioritized improvement roadmap
Implement security capabilities by risk priority
Validate improvements with post-implementation testing
Establish continuous monitoring and improvement cycle
Universal Framework for Every Organization
Frequently Asked Questions
What changed from CSF 1.1 to CSF 2.0?
The biggest change is the addition of the Govern function, making cybersecurity governance an explicit core component. CSF 2.0 also expands to all organizations (not just critical infrastructure), improves supply chain integration, and adds Community Profiles for sector-specific guidance.
Is NIST CSF 2.0 mandatory?
CSF 2.0 is voluntary for most organizations but is increasingly required by cyber insurance carriers, enterprise customers in RFPs, and PE/M&A due diligence processes. Federal agencies are required to align with it under Executive Order 13800.
How does CSF 2.0 relate to NIST 800-53 and 800-171?
What are CSF 2.0 Implementation Tiers?
Tiers range from Partial (Tier 1) to Adaptive (Tier 4) and describe the degree to which your cybersecurity risk management practices exhibit the characteristics defined in the framework. They are not maturity levels but reflect your risk management approach.
How long does CSF 2.0 implementation take?
Initial assessment and roadmap development takes 4-6 weeks. Full implementation depends on your current maturity and target state but typically spans 6-18 months. PTG's approach prioritizes high-impact improvements first for rapid risk reduction.
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Build a measurable, risk-based cybersecurity program that communicates value from the server room to the boardroom.