Map controls between NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Find equivalent security controls across frameworks.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a voluntary framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology that provides organizations with a structured approach to managing cybersecurity risk. Originally published in 2014 and updated to CSF 2.0 in 2024, the framework is used by organizations of all sizes across all industries — though it was originally developed for critical infrastructure sectors.
The framework's strength is its flexibility: it does not prescribe specific technologies or controls. Instead, it organizes cybersecurity activities into six core functions that provide a high-level strategic view of an organization's security lifecycle. This tool maps your existing security controls to the NIST CSF functions and categories, identifying gaps and priorities.
| Function | Purpose | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Govern (GV) | Establish and monitor cybersecurity risk management strategy | Risk management strategy, roles and responsibilities, policies, oversight |
| Identify (ID) | Understand your cybersecurity risk context | Asset management, risk assessment, supply chain risk management |
| Protect (PR) | Implement safeguards to manage risk | Access control, awareness training, data security, platform security |
| Detect (DE) | Find cybersecurity events when they occur | Continuous monitoring, adverse event analysis |
| Respond (RS) | Take action when incidents are detected | Incident management, analysis, mitigation, reporting |
| Recover (RC) | Restore operations after incidents | Recovery planning, execution, communication |
| Tier | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partial | Ad hoc, reactive; limited awareness of cybersecurity risk |
| 2 | Risk Informed | Risk awareness exists but not formalized organization-wide |
| 3 | Repeatable | Formal policies and processes; regularly updated based on risk |
| 4 | Adaptive | Continuous improvement; real-time risk response; lessons learned integrated |
NIST CSF 2.0 is a voluntary framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology that provides organizations with guidance for managing cybersecurity risk. It organizes cybersecurity activities into six core functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Version 2.0, released in 2024, added the Govern function and expanded applicability beyond critical infrastructure.
This tool maps NIST CSF 2.0 controls to three major compliance frameworks: CIS Controls v8, ISO 27001:2022, and SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria. This cross-mapping helps organizations understand how implementing NIST CSF controls can simultaneously satisfy requirements from multiple standards, reducing compliance overhead.
The six NIST CSF 2.0 functions are: Govern (establishing cybersecurity governance and risk management), Identify (understanding your organization and risk context), Protect (implementing safeguards), Detect (discovering cybersecurity events), Respond (taking action on detected incidents), and Recover (restoring capabilities after incidents). Each function contains categories and subcategories of specific controls.
You can search for controls by typing keywords in the search box, which filters across control IDs, names, and descriptions. You can also filter by NIST CSF function using the dropdown menu, or filter by mapped framework to see only controls that map to CIS, ISO 27001, or SOC 2. Combining search and filters helps you quickly locate relevant controls.
Yes, you can export all visible controls to a CSV file by clicking the Export to CSV button. The export includes the NIST CSF control ID, function, category, subcategory name, and all corresponding mappings to CIS Controls, ISO 27001 clauses, and SOC 2 criteria. This is useful for compliance documentation and gap analysis.
CIS Controls v8 provides specific, prioritized security actions organized into 18 control families, while NIST CSF offers a broader risk management framework organized around functions and outcomes. CIS Controls are more prescriptive and technical, whereas NIST CSF is more flexible and outcome-focused. Many organizations use both together, with NIST CSF for strategy and CIS Controls for implementation.
This tool helps you demonstrate how your NIST CSF implementation addresses requirements from other frameworks during audits. By showing the mappings between controls, you can provide auditors with evidence that implementing a NIST CSF control also satisfies corresponding ISO 27001 or SOC 2 requirements. This reduces redundant documentation and testing efforts.