NIST Cybersecurity Framework Gap Assessment
Know where you stand. Know where you need to be. Get a clear path between the two.
NIST CSF gap assessment and maturity scoring from a CISSP, CISM, and GRCP practitioner who has published an 8-part NIST CSF series — and applied it at enterprise scale.
Schedule a Free ConsultationThe NIST CSF Challenge
NIST CSF is comprehensive — 108 subcategories across five functions. That's also the problem. Organizations don't know where to start, can't define a realistic target maturity, and lack a structured way to measure progress. The framework is voluntary, which means there's no external deadline forcing prioritization.
Government contractors face a different problem: NIST alignment is increasingly a contract requirement, but the assessment methodology isn't standardized. We give you a defensible maturity score with documented evidence — useful for both internal planning and external stakeholders.
What We Deliver
A current-state assessment and prioritized roadmap you can present to leadership, a board, or a federal contracting officer.
- Current state assessment across all 5 CSF Functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover)
- Maturity tier scoring (Tiers 1–4) per category and subcategory
- Gap analysis with business risk context and likelihood weighting
- Prioritized remediation roadmap (quick wins → strategic initiatives)
- Control mapping to your existing tools, policies, and processes
CSF Functions Covered
Our Assessment Process
A structured methodology that produces a defensible maturity score and actionable roadmap.
Current State Assessment
Structured interviews and documentation review across all five CSF Functions.
Maturity Scoring
Tier scoring (1–4) per subcategory with supporting rationale.
Gap Analysis
Current vs. target maturity with risk weighting and business impact context.
Prioritized Roadmap
30/60/90-day quick wins plus strategic initiatives, sequenced by risk reduction per dollar.
Who This Is For
- Companies building their first formal security program
- Organizations seeking a security maturity baseline before an audit
- Businesses preparing for government contract requirements (NIST alignment common in federal supplier requirements)
- Teams that want a structured framework before committing to SOC 2 or ISO 27001
- CISOs and security managers presenting risk posture to a board
Published NIST CSF Expertise
Jonathan Carpenter has published an 8-part NIST Cybersecurity Framework series on this site — one of the most thorough practitioner-written breakdowns of the framework available for SMBs. He's applied NIST CSF assessments at enterprise scale across multiple organizations.
CISSP, CISM, and GRCP certified. 25+ years enterprise security experience. Based in Biddeford, Maine.
NIST CSF Published Series
8-part practitioner series covering every NIST CSF function — the same methodology applied in client engagements.
Read the NIST CSF series →Ready to assess your security maturity?
Schedule a free consultation. We'll discuss your current program, your goals, and what a NIST CSF assessment would produce for your organization.
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