The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is the globally recognized standard for managing and reducing cybersecurity risk. It provides a flexible, risk-based structure that helps organizations strategically organize their cybersecurity activities across five key functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
FortGrid CS offers expert NIST CSF Services to guide your organization through the framework’s adoption. We help you establish current and target profiles, conduct thorough gap analyses, and prioritize investments to build a truly mature, risk-aligned security program.
Without a recognized framework, cybersecurity efforts often become tactical, fragmented, and difficult to communicate to executive leadership. Trying to implement NIST CSF without expert guidance leads to
We translate the NIST CSF’s strategic principles into actionable projects and measurable outcomes. Our implementation approach ensures your security efforts are efficient, defensible, and fully aligned with your organizational mission.
We follow a structured, phased approach recommended by NIST to build a comprehensive and sustainable security program.
Define the organizational context, mission, and risk tolerance. Establish the Target Profile (where the business needs to be).
Conduct a thorough assessment of your existing security controls against the CSF’s five core functions to establish the Current Profile.
Identify the Gaps between the Current and Target Profiles. Develop a prioritized, risk-based roadmap for investment and implementation.
Guide the implementation of technical and procedural controls. Integrate the CSF into governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes.
Establish continuous monitoring processes and metrics (KPIs) to track progress. Integrate the framework into annual review and improvement cycles.
| Phase | Focus Area | CSF Functions (I.P.D.R.R.) |
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1. Orient & Profile |
Strategic Definition |
Define the organizational context, mission, and risk tolerance. Establish the Target Profile (where the business needs to be). |
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2. Current State Assessment |
Gap Analysis |
Conduct a thorough assessment of your existing security controls against the CSF’s five core functions to establish the Current Profile. |
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3. Prioritize & Plan |
Roadmap Development |
Identify the Gaps between the Current and Target Profiles. Develop a prioritized, risk-based roadmap for investment and implementation. |
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4. Implement & Integrate |
Control Execution |
Guide the implementation of technical and procedural controls. Integrate the CSF into governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes. |
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5. Sustained Governance |
Program Management |
Establish continuous monitoring processes and metrics (KPIs) to track progress. Integrate the framework into annual review and improvement cycles. |
We apply the globally respected NIST standard while integrating regional compliance mandates (NESA, PDPL) into the implementation.
We leverage our expertise across all service pillars (VAPT, SIEM, PAM, etc.) to technically implement and measure controls across the Protect and Detect functions.
Our deliverables are designed to facilitate clear dialogue between C-suite executives and technical teams regarding security investment and risk posture.
Elevate Your Security Program from Tactical to Strategic.
