NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 Guide
Overview
Welcome to the AppSec Atlas guide on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the core functions of the framework, from governance and identification to response and recovery. It provides actionable strategies, automation patterns, and compliance mapping using modern security engineering practices.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) and Policy-as-Code (e.g., Open Policy Agent).
- Python programming for the hands-on lab.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the NIST CSF 2.0 structure, including the newly introduced GOVERN function.
- Implement asset management and risk assessment strategies.
- Automate compliance using Open Policy Agent (OPA) and cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools.
- Develop a continuous compliance assessment tool using Python.