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Gain Clarity on Risks Across Your Environment
Without clear visibility into your systems and data, it’s easy to misjudge risk levels or overlook critical vulnerabilities. These blind spots lead to wasted effort and higher chances of disruption.
We perform asset discovery and inventory to meet NIST ID.AM requirements. That includes all hardware, software, and data. We also review your policies to align governance with actual conditions.
This process establishes the foundation for a risk-based security program in accordance with NIST guidelines.
Easily Block Common Threats
Outdated systems, weak access controls, and untrained staff leave your business exposed to preventable threats.
The good news is that we implement access controls and multifactor authentication to meet NIST PR.AC standards. We handle patching, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection under PR.PT. We also train your staff to reduce user-driven risk in line with PR.AT requirements.
These measures create a layered defense that reduces successful intrusion attempts.
Consistent Monitoring For Fast Threat Detection
Delayed alerts increase damage and recovery time. Threats can move through your network undetected. Missed signs in system logs or user behavior often lead to costly disruptions.
That’s why we operate a 24/7 SOC to monitor your systems and help you meet NIST DE.CM. We configure alerts for unusual activity to align with DE.AE requirements. Our team maintains log integrity to support fast and accurate investigations.
This service gives you constant visibility across your environment.
Plan a Coordinated Response That Limits Damage
Many organizations struggle to communicate clearly or collect needed evidence when incidents occur. Uncoordinated actions lead to delays, mistakes, and greater impact.
To help you avoid this kind of chaos, we document and test incident response plans. During an event, we manage containment and mitigation activities under RS.MI. We also handle evidence collection and stakeholder reporting to support legal and compliance needs.
You’ll be prepared to act quickly and correctly.
Minimize Downtime With Planned Recovery
Every hour of downtime affects your productivity, revenue, and reputation. Without tested recovery processes, restoring systems takes longer and risks data loss.
We maintain and test secure backups to meet NIST RC.RP standards. We restore systems and data quickly while supporting RC.IM improvements through post-incident reviews. Our goal is to help you recover operations with minimal disruption.
With our support, you recover more quickly and build stronger resilience for the future.
Structured Support to Apply NIST With Confidence
Many teams struggle to map technical tasks to the framework or meet compliance expectations. This confusion leads to gaps in coverage and missed requirements.
We give you the tools, skills, and support to apply NIST CSF across all five functions. Our structured approach improves defenses and aligns your cybersecurity with recognized standards.
You reduce legal risk, build customer trust, and prove security maturity. We make NIST practical, achievable, and aligned with your business needs.
Simplify Your Adherence to The NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Work with a team of cybersecurity experts -- no one-size-fits-all solutions, just the right tools and strategies to meet NIST standards.
Executives often struggle to understand how a vulnerability or threat affects operations, reputation, or revenue. This disconnect causes hesitation, misaligned spending, or missed action.
We translate technical findings into business-level risk scores aligned with NIST ID.RA and ID.RM. Each risk gets a clear financial, reputational, and operational impact rating. This gives decision-makers clear insight that they can use to prioritize cybersecurity investments.
With this clarity, your leadership can fund security initiatives effectively and make informed decisions about risk management across your organization.
Misconfigured systems open doors that attackers exploit. Even small changes to system settings can create security gaps if they drift from approved baselines. Without oversight, these weaknesses go unnoticed until they’re used in an attack.
We build hardened images that follow NIST PR.PT guidelines for Protective Technology. We regularly audit system configurations to prevent unauthorized changes. This reduces your exposure and supports consistent, secure system performance.
With our service, you reduce risks caused by human error and configuration drift while maintaining operational efficiency.
Whether intentional or accidental, internal misuse often goes unnoticed until damage is done. The damage is often leaked information or disrupted operations.
We monitor user behavior and file activity to meet NIST DE.AE standards for anomaly detection. We flag unusual access patterns and potential misuse of privileges. Our workflows support fast investigation and response that align with DE.DP.
This helps you detect insider threats early and act before they cause harm. We provide you with the visibility and structure necessary to manage internal risks with confidence.
FAQs About The NIST Cybersecurity Framework
ID.AM stands for Asset Management in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. It requires you to identify and manage your hardware, software, data, and systems based on their criticality to operations.
This category helps you maintain an accurate inventory and supports better risk decisions. It sets the foundation for all other cybersecurity actions by making sure nothing important goes undocumented or untracked.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework’s five core functions are:
These functions help organizations manage cybersecurity risk and build resilience.
Business owners are not legally required to follow the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. NIST is a voluntary set of guidelines designed to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks.
However, certain businesses may be obligated to comply with specific NIST standards due to contractual or regulatory requirements.
For instance, companies handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for the U.S. Department of Defense must adhere to NIST Special Publication 800-171.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework helps organizations identify, assess, and reduce cybersecurity risks. It improves communication across departments by using a common language and supports regulatory compliance efforts.
The framework also guides security investments based on risk tolerance and business needs. Its flexible structure allows organizations of any size or industry to prioritize and strengthen their cybersecurity posture without relying on one specific technology or vendor.
The latest version of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is Version 2.0, released on February 26, 2024. This update expands the framework’s applicability beyond critical infrastructure, making it suitable for organizations of all sizes and sectors.
Version 2.0 adds a sixth function, Govern, which focuses on strategy, policy, and roles. This version builds on the original five functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
