NIST CSF 2.0 Policies for UK Tech Firms
12 policies mapped to all 6 CSF 2.0 functions — Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover. Built for UK tech firms answering US RFPs.
NIST CSF Alignment Pack pack
12 policies · £400 one-off
Lifetime access · no renewal · pairs with ISO 27001
What is NIST CSF 2.0?
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is the US National Institute of Standards and Technology's voluntary framework, published in February 2024. It organises cybersecurity outcomes into six Functions — Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover — with subcategories that translate into documented controls and policies.
The big change in 2.0 is the new Govern function, which elevates cybersecurity from an IT issue to an enterprise risk management discipline. CSF 2.0 is now explicitly positioned for any organisation, not just US critical infrastructure — and it has become the default reference for US buyers running third-party risk assessments.
Who needs NIST CSF?
- UK SaaS and tech firms selling to US enterprise — CSF alignment is increasingly requested alongside SOC 2.
- UK firms in US federal supply chains — CSF maps to NIST SP 800-171 for DFARS/FAR flowdowns.
- UK cybersecurity consultancies serving US-facing clients.
- UK cloud and managed service providers answering US vendor risk questionnaires.
- UK firms exploring CMMC readiness — CSF is the best-practice baseline before CMMC assessment.
Policies you need for NIST CSF 2.0
These 12 policies cover all six CSF 2.0 Functions — all included in our NIST CSF Alignment Pack:
Governance Policy
GV — organisational context, roles, oversight, policy framework.
Risk Management Policy
GV.RM + ID.RA — strategy, appetite, assessment cadence.
Asset Management
ID.AM — inventory of hardware, software, data, services.
Access Control
PR.AA — identities, authentication, permissions.
Data Security
PR.DS — encryption, integrity, disposal.
Security Awareness
PR.AT — role-based training, phishing simulations.
Detection Processes
DE.AE + DE.CM — monitoring, logging, anomaly detection.
Response Planning
RS.MA + RS.AN — playbooks, communications, analysis.
Recovery Planning
RC.RP + RC.CO — recovery plans, external coordination.
Supply Chain Risk
GV.SC — vendor risk aligned to CSF supply-chain outcomes.
Threat Intelligence
ID.RA + DE.AE — threat feeds, indicators, tracking.
Incident Response
RS.* — detection, triage, containment, lessons-learned.
Realistic implementation timeline
CSF is not certifiable, so there's no audit deadline. Most UK tech firms reach Tier 2 (Risk Informed) in 2–3 months and Tier 3 (Repeatable) in 6–9 months.
- Week 1–2: Define Target Profile — which CSF subcategories matter given your business. Buy the pack, get 12 bespoke policies in 48 hours.
- Week 3–4: Map current controls to CSF subcategories (Current Profile). Identify gaps.
- Month 2–3: Close priority gaps — Govern, Identify, Protect typically first.
- Month 4–6: Operationalise detection and response capability.
- Month 7–9: Repeatable processes, metrics, supply-chain integration → Tier 3.
Policy packs for NIST CSF
Further reading
Frequently asked questions
What's new in NIST CSF 2.0?
CSF 2.0 (February 2024) adds a sixth Govern function alongside the original five. Govern elevates cybersecurity to enterprise risk management with explicit outcomes for organisational context, risk strategy, roles, policy, oversight, and cybersecurity supply chain risk. CSF 2.0 also broadens applicability beyond US critical infrastructure to all organisations.
Is NIST CSF used in the UK?
NIST CSF is US-originated but widely adopted by UK tech firms selling to US buyers. The UK NCSC's Cyber Assessment Framework is the domestic analogue for critical national infrastructure, but CSF is commonly requested alongside ISO 27001 in US vendor-risk questionnaires.
NIST CSF vs ISO 27001 — which do UK tech firms need?
ISO 27001 is a certification standard; NIST CSF is a voluntary framework and not directly certifiable. Most UK tech firms lead with ISO 27001 for UK/EU buyers and add NIST CSF as an overlay for US buyers. The two frameworks overlap around 80% — our NIST CSF Alignment Pack is designed to sit on top of ISO 27001 Core Set.
Is NIST CSF mandatory for US federal contractors?
CSF itself isn't mandatory, but US federal contractors increasingly face CMMC (DoD) and FAR/DFARS clauses referencing NIST SP 800-171 and SP 800-53 — both of which map to CSF 2.0. UK firms bidding for US federal or prime-contractor work should expect to demonstrate CSF or 800-53 alignment.
How long does NIST CSF implementation take?
CSF is principles-based with no audit. UK tech firms typically reach Tier 2 (Risk Informed) in 2–3 months and Tier 3 (Repeatable) in 6–9 months. PolicySuite cuts the policy-documentation portion from 6–8 weeks to 48 hours.
What does the NIST CSF Alignment Pack include?
12 policies mapped to all 6 CSF 2.0 functions: Governance, Risk Management, Asset Management, Access Control, Data Security, Security Awareness, Detection Processes, Response Planning, Recovery Planning, Supply Chain Risk, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response. Pairs cleanly with ISO 27001 Core Set for UK/US dual coverage — see live pricing.
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