Why NIST CSF Is So Valuable For MSPs

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is packed with value: scalability, attainability, flexibility, common-sense recommendations, and industry best practices. Its primary advantages stem from its comprehensive and customizable structure that accommodates security requirements for a diverse range of clients. The NIST CSF guides MSPs through security processes but lets them tailor the details to fit the unique needs of their various clients

MSPs will find it easy to align their security stack of solutions and services to the NIST CSF and fill in any gaps with new solutions. You can then use the government’s standards as a motivator to persuade clients to implement a more comprehensive security program.

There are many cybersecurity solutions, recommendations, and methodologies, but most only address a segment of a given client’s overall cybersecurity profile, and they are rarely found under the same umbrella. NIST CSF provides a broad and well-organized structure that addresses all areas of cybersecurity. Because the framework is fully mapped with security controls, MSPs can use it as the foundation for security assessments, managed services, and compliance services.