NIST CSF, for US government and enterprise.
The framework that shows up in every US government RFP and most US enterprise security questionnaires.
The plain-English version.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 organizes cybersecurity activities into six functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover. Voluntary but expected by US enterprise.
- CSF 2.0 mapping
- Profile and tier assessment
- Cross-walk to other frameworks
Three lanes, readiness, implementation, audit support.
Readiness
Gap assessment against NIST CSF. Concrete plan with owners, dates, and effort.
Implementation
Policies, controls, evidence pipelines built into Vanta. AI drafts, experts review.
Audit support
We sit beside you in audit interviews and respond to evidence requests.
From kickoff to certification.
Kickoff
Slack channel live. Scope, stakeholders, baseline.
Readiness
Gaps closed, policies signed, evidence flowing.
Audit prep
Mock audit, control narratives, auditor selection.
Audit
External audit closed. Letter or report in hand.
“The Trust Architects ran our NIST CSF program end to end. We touched it for sign-off and stakeholder review. Everything else was on rails.”
NIST CSF questions we hear weekly.
How long does NIST CSF take?
Most customers complete a first audit in 60-90 days from kickoff. Larger programs run 4-6 months.
What does it cost?
Our retainer plus the external auditor's fee. We size it to your stage on the first call.
Do we need new tooling?
Vanta is our default. We can also work on Drata or Secureframe. No tooling change required if you're already on a platform.
Who runs the audit?
An independent NIST-qualified auditor. We have preferred firms in Brazil, the US, and Europe.
Will this stand up to enterprise scrutiny?
Yes. We design programs that pass not only the audit but also the buyer's security team review afterward.
From kickoff to audit, in four moves.
Profile + tier baseline
Kickoff, scope, baseline read.
Identify & protect controls
First artifacts shipped, evidence pipeline running.
Detect & respond live
Internal audit, remediation closed, audit prep complete.
Continuous improvement
Audit run, defended, and certified. Operate phase begins.