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Resources for Applying NIST Frameworks

The NCCoE has played a significant role in helping communities implement NIST Frameworks. This collection of resources serves as a repository of guidance for creating Community Profiles and additional materials to support applying NIST Frameworks.

Since the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) was first released in 2014, it has included Framework Profiles as a key component. The NCCoE has played a significant role in helping communities implement the CSF, including creating Community Profiles. As the threat landscape changes and technology evolves, cybersecurity, privacy, and AI and the relationships between these areas grow, pointing to the need to provide resources for additional NIST frameworks and demonstrating how they can be used together to provide a more comprehensive approach to risk management. Our resources for applying NIST frameworks will continue to expand, including additional Community Profile and guidance.

Recent NCCoE Community Profile Projects

  • Cyber AI Profile

    Guidance based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to address the cybersecurity risks related to AI development and use.
    Defining Scope

  • Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Semiconductor Manufacturing

    A unified approach to identify and prioritize opportunities for managing cybersecurity risks in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
    Preparing Draft

  • Cybersecurity and Privacy of Genomic Data

    The advent of low-cost genomic sequencing technologies has ushered in an era where it is now possible to sequence and analyze an entire genome quickly and affordably. The vast amounts of genomic data collected have helped fuel our nation’s economic and...
    Soliciting Comments

Examples of Community Profiles

View CSF Framework Profiles released under each version of the CSF.

View Profiles
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More Resources

 
NIST has developed additional guidance to support implementation of CSF Community Profiles. 

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A Community of Interest (COI) is a group of professionals and advisors who share business insights, technical expertise, challenges, and perspectives to guide NCCoE projects. COIs often include experts, innovators, and everyday users of cybersecurity and privacy technologies. Share your expertise and consider becoming a member of this COI. 

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