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NIST CSF documentation generator

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 is a widely-used, flexible framework organised around six functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. It's popular in the US and globally for structuring a security programme.

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is one of the most widely adopted ways to organise a security programme, used by everyone from startups to enterprises and often referenced in US contracts. Its 2.0 release added a Govern function alongside Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. CompliWiseAI generates the policies and plans that evidence each function — governance, asset and risk management, protective controls, monitoring, incident response and recovery — tailored to your organization.

Documents we generate for NIST CSF

9 required documents, each tailored to your company and structured for audit.

Cybersecurity Programme Scope & Profile

Required

Defines the programme scope and current/target CSF profile.

Policy · NIST CSF Profiles

Cybersecurity Governance Policy (GOVERN)

Required

Cybersecurity strategy, roles and risk governance.

Policy · NIST CSF GOVERN

Asset Management & Risk Assessment (IDENTIFY)

Required

Inventory of assets and assessment of cybersecurity risk.

Risk register · NIST CSF IDENTIFY

Data Security & Access Control Policy (PROTECT)

Required

Protective controls: access control, data security and platform security.

Policy · NIST CSF PROTECT

Awareness & Training (PROTECT)

Required

Security awareness and role-based training.

Training · NIST CSF PROTECT

Continuous Monitoring & Detection Policy (DETECT)

Required

Monitoring, logging and detection of adverse events.

Log template · NIST CSF DETECT

Incident Response Plan (RESPOND)

Required

Responding to detected cybersecurity incidents.

Incident response · NIST CSF RESPOND

Recovery & Continuity Plan (RECOVER)

Required

Restoring services and assets after an incident.

SOP · NIST CSF RECOVER

Supply Chain Risk Management (GOVERN)

Required

Managing cybersecurity risk from suppliers and third parties.

Policy · NIST CSF GV.SC

NIST CSF readiness checklist

  • Programme scope and CSF profile defined
  • Cybersecurity governance established
  • Assets inventoried and risks assessed
  • Protective controls (access, data) in place
  • Monitoring and detection operating
  • Incident response plan tested
  • Recovery plan documented and tested
  • Supply chain risk managed

NIST CSF — frequently asked questions

What are the NIST CSF 2.0 functions?+

Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. Version 2.0 (2024) added Govern to emphasise cybersecurity governance and risk management.

Is NIST CSF a certification?+

No — NIST CSF is a voluntary framework, not a certifiable standard. Organizations use it to structure and assess their security programme; some contracts (and CMMC for US defense) reference it.

How does NIST CSF compare to ISO 27001?+

ISO 27001 is a certifiable management system; NIST CSF is a flexible framework for organising controls. They map well to each other, and CompliWiseAI supports both.

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