Why choose 6clicks to support your NIST CSF compliance?

NIST stands for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Founded in 1901, it is now a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is responsible for developing technology, metrics, and standards for organisations in the U.S. to drive innovation and economic growth.

The NIST CSF (cybersecurity framework) is a set of guidelines and best practices to reduce cyber risks and improve cybersecurity. It provides the framework for identifying, detecting, preventing, responding to, and recovering from cyber attacks.

NIST compliance is when an organization implements at least one of the NIST publications. Compliance is mandatory for federal agencies and contractors & subcontractors working with the federal government. For other businesses in the private sector, compliance isn’t mandatory.

NIST Special Publication 800-53 defines the security and privacy controls for U.S. Federal Information Systems and Organisations required to meet the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

The purpose of the NIST 800-53 guidelines is to improve the security of the information systems used within the federal government.