NIST CSF 2.0 with Microsoft 365: Enablement Guide!
Nick Ross · Updated · Video and write-up
🛡️ Mapping Microsoft 365 Security Controls to NIST CSF 2.0
NIST has released the 2.0 draft of its Cybersecurity Framework (opens in new tab) so I wanted to create a new enablement guide that maps Microsoft security controls to the framework. The Framework has been used widely to reduce cybersecurity risks since its initial publication in 2014. Many organizations have told NIST that CSF 1.1 remains an effective framework for addressing cybersecurity risks. One of the major changes in 2.0 is that the scope of the Framework has been updated to reflect use by all organizations vs just critical infrastructure.
🌟 Exclusive Features:
- NIST CSF 2.0 Self-scoring assessment => See where you lie today as it relates to your cybersecurity posture across the NIST CSF framework
- Multi-tenant and Single-Tenant Power BI templates => Track your scores, cybersecurity posture, and implementation of Microsoft security recommendations across a single environment or across your customers
- Microsoft 365 Security Mappings to NIST CSF 2.0 => Security recommendations mapped to the NIST framework. Use this to track your progress on implementing Microsoft 365 security controls across Entra ID, Teams, Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, OneDrive, Defender, and Purview
- Licensing Requirements => Each Microsoft 365 security recommendation includes all the licensing considersations so that you can understand what you can implement
- Expert enablement content => Each control comes with configuration steps and additional enablement content such as Policy definitions, PowerShell scripts and YouTube tutorial videos
- 40+ End-User Notification Templates => Crafted for clarity and effectiveness to enhance your security communication when implementing these controls
- Project Charter Templates => Leverage project charter templates as scopes of work such as implementing MFA or moving to a modern documentation solution.
- Operational Maturity Matrix => Assess, refine, and elevate your security posture.
- MITRE Attack Framework Mapping => Align your defenses with real-world threat scenarios.
NIST 2.0 Matrix:
Power BI Template:
Screenshot of the example format of security recommendations (Including Intune!)
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The guide is available for purchase for $199/USD. This is a one-time purchase. I will be making updates to the guide on a regular basis and will send email updates with the email address used to purchase. After purchase, you will receive an automated email response with a link to download all of the content. All payments go through a secure payment gateway (Stripe).
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