NIST CSF Gap Assessment Services
Skytech Enterprise measures your cybersecurity maturity against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, shows where the gaps are, and gives leadership a prioritized, budgeted roadmap. A clear baseline for boards, insurers and regulators in the UAE and USA.
NIST CSF gap assessment at a glance
Who this is for
CISOs, IT Directors, risk committees and boards that need an objective view of cybersecurity maturity.
When you need this
A board or insurer asks for a maturity baseline, you are starting a security programme, or you need to justify a security budget.
Delivery model
Fixed-scope assessment with interviews, evidence review and technical checks, delivered as a scored report and roadmap.
What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is a voluntary framework published by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology to help organizations understand and reduce cyber risk. Version 2.0, released in February 2024, organizes outcomes into six functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. It applies to organizations of any size and sector, inside and outside the United States.
A NIST CSF gap assessment compares your current profile with a target profile and identifies the actions needed to close the gap.
What our NIST CSF assessment includes
- Current profile – maturity scoring for each CSF 2.0 function and category.
- Target profile – agreed target maturity based on your risk appetite, sector and obligations.
- Evidence-based review – interviews plus technical checks in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, endpoints and cloud.
- Gap analysis – prioritized gaps with risk impact.
- Roadmap – sequenced initiatives with effort, cost range and owners.
- Executive report – board-ready summary with visual maturity scores.
- Framework mapping – where useful, mapping to ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA or UAE requirements.
Our process
- Kickoff and scoping
- Interviews and evidence collection
- Technical validation
- Scoring and gap analysis
- Roadmap and executive presentation
Learn more: NIST CSF 2.0 explained: the six functions and how to use them.
Benefits
- An objective, repeatable maturity baseline.
- A common language between technical teams and leadership.
- Evidence for insurers, auditors and enterprise customers.
- A prioritized roadmap that justifies security investment.
Why choose Skytech Enterprise
- Evidence-based scoring, not self-assessment questionnaires alone.
- Technical validation by engineers who know Microsoft environments.
- Roadmaps your team, or ours, can execute.
- Annual reassessment through our vCISO service.
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NIST CSF FAQs
Common questions about NIST CSF assessments.
What are the six functions of NIST CSF 2.0?
Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. Govern was added in version 2.0 to cover strategy, roles, policy and supply chain risk management.
Is NIST CSF only for US organizations?
No. The framework is voluntary and used worldwide. Many UAE organizations use it as a maturity baseline alongside local regulations.
Is NIST CSF a certification?
No. There is no NIST CSF certification. Organizations assess themselves or engage an independent assessor to measure maturity.
How long does a NIST CSF gap assessment take?
Most assessments take 3 to 6 weeks depending on organization size and scope.
How is NIST CSF different from ISO 27001?
NIST CSF is a flexible maturity framework. ISO 27001 is a certifiable management system standard with defined requirements. They map well to each other.
Know where you stand with NIST CSF 2.0
Book a NIST CSF gap assessment and get a board-ready maturity baseline and roadmap.