Jan 20 2025

NIST CSF vs ISO 27001 comparison

Category: ISO 27k,NIST CSFdisc7 @ 9:55 pm

This table highlights the key differences between NIST CSF and ISO 27001:

  1. Scope:
    • NIST CSF is tailored for U.S. federal agencies and organizations working with them.
    • ISO 27001 is for any international organization aiming to implement a strong Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  2. Control Structure:
    • NIST CSF offers various control catalogues and focuses on three core components: the Core, Implementation Tiers, and Profiles.
    • ISO 27001 includes Annex A, which outlines 14 control categories with globally accepted best practices.
  3. Audits and Certifications:
    • NIST CSF does not require audits or certifications.
    • ISO 27001 mandates independent audits and certifications.
  4. Customization:
    • NIST CSF has five customizable functions for organizations to adapt the framework.
    • ISO 27001 follows ten standardized clauses to help organizations build and maintain their ISMS.
  5. Cost:
    • NIST CSF is free to use.
    • ISO 27001 requires a fee to access its standards and guidelines.

In summary, NIST CSF may be flexible and free, whereas ISO 27001 provides a globally recognized certification framework for robust information security.

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Dec 07 2019

NIST CyberSecurity Framework and ISO 27001

Category: Information Security,ISO 27k,NIST CSFDISC @ 6:54 pm

NIST CyberSecurity Framework and ISO 27001

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Sep 21 2019

How to get started with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) – Expel

Category: NIST CSF,Security ComplianceDISC @ 11:02 am

We give you a quick tour of the NIST Cybersecurity framework and describe how you can baseline your efforts in a couple of hours. So check it out.

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