Guide for initiating Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, focusing on new cybersecurity perils
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new Quick-Start Guide to help organisations improve their management of emerging cybersecurity risks using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. This guide, titled "Quick-Start Guide for Using CSF 2.0 to Improve the Management of Emerging Cybersecurity Risks," is part of an ongoing series of resources related to the CSF 2.0, which began on February 26, 2024.
The resources in this series are designed to make the CSF 2.0 more accessible and actionable, aiming to simplify the process of implementing the CSF 2.0 Framework. The Quick-Start Guide, in particular, emphasises the importance of proactively addressing emerging risks before they occur, and integrating these practices with organisational enterprise risk management (ERM).
The guide is intended to cater to various audiences, providing tailored pathways into the CSF 2.0. It can be accessed, along with all other CSF 2.0 quick-start guides, via the provided link.
The document discusses the topic of emerging cybersecurity risks, offering organisations a chance to improve their ability to address such risks through existing practices within the cyber risk discipline in conjunction with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0.
The publication is for public comment, with the comment period open through September 21, 2025. Comments can be submitted during this time, and the Guide will be updated based on the feedback received. The comment period ends at 11:59 PM.
NIST has also released the initial public draft (IPD) of Special Publication (SP) 1331, which forms part of this series of resources. The Quick-Start Guides aim to make the Framework easier to implement, with the ultimate goal of helping organisations better manage their cybersecurity risks.
