NIST CSF 2.0, operationalized
Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover, with measurable maturity. Waaqi turns NIST CSF 2.0 into a living program with continuous monitoring and evidence.
- Maturity heatmap across all six CSF functions
- Govern, Detect, and Respond program health KPIs
- Supply chain risk and third-party tier visibility
The NIST CSF challenge
CSF describes desired outcomes, not prescriptive controls. Translating its six functions and 22 categories into day-to-day operations is where most programs stall.
- Outcomes-based language hard to translate into controls
- Maturity tiers without consistent measurement
- Govern function blurring lines with enterprise risk
- Supply chain risk management gaps
- Detect and Respond signals scattered across SIEM, EDR, and tickets
- No single dashboard for board-level cyber posture
A practical operating model for CSF 2.0
Waaqi maps every CSF outcome to specific controls, owners, evidence, and maturity scores so you can manage and report cybersecurity as a program.
Measure maturity objectively
Tier and target scoring for every CSF category with clear gap analysis and roadmaps.
Operationalize Govern
Tie CSF governance outcomes to your enterprise risk register, policies, and board reporting.
Unify across frameworks
Reuse CSF mappings for ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and regional regulations.
What you get inside Waaqi
Every module works from one control library, one evidence store, and one risk register.
Full CSF 2.0 Library
All six functions, 22 categories, and subcategories preloaded with implementation guidance.
Maturity Scoring
Tier ratings per category with current vs target views and roadmap planning.
Risk Integration
Link CSF outcomes to enterprise risks, treatment plans, and KRIs.
Govern Function
Operationalize governance: roles, policies, supply chain risk, and oversight.
Detect & Respond
Aggregate detection coverage and incident response readiness in one view.
Policies & Playbooks
Auto-generated policies and incident playbooks aligned to CSF outcomes.
Third-Party Risk
Supply chain risk lifecycle aligned to CSF GV.SC and ID.SC categories.
Cross-Framework Mapping
CSF mapped to ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and more.
From control definition to audit-ready evidence
Each step is owned, dated, and traceable, so nothing depends on a spreadsheet or a single person.
- Step 1
Profile current state
AI-guided assessment scores your current tier across all CSF categories.
- Step 2
Set target profile
Define target tiers based on risk appetite, customer demands, and regulation.
- Step 3
Close the gap
Actionable roadmap with owners, controls, and timelines per subcategory.
- Step 4
Measure & report
Continuous monitoring updates maturity scores and feeds board dashboards.
Defensible cyber posture, on demand
Whether facing regulators, insurers, or customers, present a credible CSF-aligned program with evidence to back every claim.
- On-demand CSF profile reports for executives and regulators
- Evidence trails tied to every subcategory outcome
- Maturity history showing year-over-year improvement
- Mapping reports to ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other regimes
- Third-party assessment evidence aligned to CSF supply chain
Board level answers without a fire drill
Boards, CISOs, and risk committees get the same numbers the compliance team works from.
Board-friendly reporting
Translate CSF outcomes into the language of risk, investment, and business impact.
Insurance leverage
Demonstrate cyber maturity to reduce premiums and qualify for better coverage.
Investment clarity
Prioritize cyber spend by mapping investments to specific CSF maturity uplift.
Questions we get asked
What is NIST CSF 2.0?
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is a voluntary framework of cybersecurity outcomes organized across six functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
Is NIST CSF a compliance requirement?
NIST CSF is voluntary, but many regulators, customers, and insurers expect alignment to it as a baseline for cybersecurity maturity.
How does CSF 2.0 differ from 1.1?
CSF 2.0 adds the Govern function, expanded supply chain coverage, and stronger emphasis on cybersecurity governance and enterprise risk integration.
Can I use NIST CSF with other frameworks?
Yes. Waaqi maps CSF outcomes to ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and regional regulations so a single control set serves many frameworks.
Operationalize NIST CSF 2.0
See how Waaqi turns CSF outcomes into measurable cybersecurity maturity.