What is automated threat modeling?

Automated threat modeling uses AI to identify, classify, and prioritize security threats across your infrastructure and applications. Aristiun's Unified Threat Workbench powered by Ayurak AI lets you upload diagrams, collaborate in real time, and generate secure architectures with AI copilots. It automates STRIDE, PASTA, LINDDUN, and MAESTRO methodologies to continuously map your threat landscape against 340+ compliance frameworks.

Modern GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) replaces legacy spreadsheet-based compliance with AI-powered automation. Aristiun's modern GRC platform provides real-time compliance scoring, automated evidence collection, cross-framework control mapping, and continuous monitoring across 340+ standards including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and DORA.

How does Aristiun handle AI Governance and EU AI Act compliance?

Aristiun provides comprehensive AI governance covering the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and ISO 23894. The platform automates AI risk classification, model inventory management, bias monitoring, transparency reporting, and evidence collection to ensure your AI systems comply with global AI regulations.

How many compliance frameworks does Aristiun support?

Aristiun supports 340+ security and compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, DORA, CMMC, PCI DSS, HITRUST CSF, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CIS Controls, CCPA, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and many more. The platform provides cross-framework control mapping to eliminate duplicate work.

NIST CSF Compliance Guide

NIST CSF 2.0 Compliance Automation

Implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 with AI-powered automation. Aristiun maps your security controls to all six NIST CSF functions — Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover — with automated assessments and continuous monitoring.

What is NIST CSF?

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, released in February 2024, is the most widely adopted cybersecurity risk management framework globally. Unlike prescriptive standards, NIST CSF provides a flexible, risk-based approach organized around six core functions: Govern (new in 2.0), Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. It's used by organizations of all sizes across every sector — from critical infrastructure to small businesses. NIST CSF 2.0 is voluntary but is increasingly referenced in regulations and contractual requirements.

NIST CSF Key Requirements

The core areas you need to address for NIST CSF compliance.

Govern (GV) — New in 2.0

Establish and monitor cybersecurity risk management strategy, expectations, and policy. Includes organizational context, risk management strategy, roles and responsibilities, and supply chain risk management.

Identify (ID)

Understand organizational context and cybersecurity risks. Asset management, risk assessment, and improvement planning.

Protect (PR)

Implement safeguards to manage cybersecurity risks. Identity management, awareness training, data security, platform security, and technology infrastructure resilience.

Detect (DE)

Find and analyze possible cybersecurity attacks and compromises. Continuous monitoring and adverse event analysis.

Respond (RS)

Take action regarding detected cybersecurity incidents. Incident management, analysis, reporting, and mitigation.

Recover (RC)

Restore capabilities and services impaired by cybersecurity incidents. Incident recovery plan execution and communication.

NIST CSF Compliance Checklist

Step-by-step checklist to achieve and maintain NIST CSF compliance.

Establish cybersecurity governance structure and risk management strategy (Govern)

Create comprehensive asset inventory and data flow mapping (Identify)

Conduct cybersecurity risk assessment and prioritize risks

Implement identity management and access controls (Protect)

Deploy continuous monitoring and threat detection (Detect)

Develop and test incident response plans (Respond)

Create and validate disaster recovery and business continuity plans (Recover)

Establish supply chain risk management processes

Implement security awareness and training programs

Set up metrics and reporting for cybersecurity program effectiveness

Conduct regular maturity assessments against NIST CSF tiers

How Long Does NIST CSF Compliance Take?

Typical timeline with Aristiun's compliance automation platform.

Current State Assessment

1-2 weeks

AI-powered assessment of your current cybersecurity posture against NIST CSF 2.0 functions and categories.

Target Profile Development

1-2 weeks

Define your target cybersecurity profile based on business objectives and risk tolerance.

Gap Analysis & Roadmap

2-3 weeks

Identify gaps between current and target profiles. Aristiun prioritizes actions by risk impact.

Implementation

4-8 weeks

Implement controls and capabilities mapped to NIST CSF categories and subcategories.

Continuous Improvement

Ongoing

Monitor, measure, and improve cybersecurity posture with tier-based maturity tracking.

How Much Does NIST CSF Compliance Cost?

Typical cost ranges depending on organization size and complexity.

Small Organization

$10,000 - $30,000

Basic NIST CSF implementation with gap analysis and essential controls. Aristiun accelerates this significantly.

Mid-Size Organization

$30,000 - $100,000

Comprehensive implementation across all six functions with supply chain risk management.

Enterprise / Critical Infrastructure

$100,000 - $500,000+

Full NIST CSF program with advanced detection, response capabilities, and cross-framework mapping.

NIST CSF Compliance FAQ

Common questions about NIST CSF compliance and automation.

What changed in NIST CSF 2.0?

NIST CSF 2.0 (February 2024) added a sixth function — Govern — emphasizing cybersecurity governance and risk management strategy. It expanded scope beyond critical infrastructure to all organizations, added supply chain risk management emphasis, and introduced implementation examples and quick-start guides. Aristiun supports both CSF 1.1 and 2.0 with automated mapping between versions.

Is NIST CSF mandatory?

NIST CSF is voluntary for most organizations, but it's mandatory for U.S. federal agencies (per Executive Order 13800). Many regulations reference NIST CSF including CMMC, FedRAMP, and various state privacy laws. Insurance providers and enterprise customers increasingly require NIST CSF alignment.

How does NIST CSF relate to other frameworks?

NIST CSF maps extensively to other standards — ISO 27001 controls map to NIST CSF categories, SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria align with NIST CSF functions, and CMMC levels reference NIST CSF. Aristiun's cross-framework mapping eliminates duplicate work across all 340+ frameworks.

How does Aristiun automate NIST CSF compliance?

Aristiun automates NIST CSF through AI-powered current state assessments, automated control mapping to all 106 subcategories, continuous monitoring against your target profile, maturity tier tracking, and cross-framework mapping to SOC 2, ISO 27001, and 340+ other standards. Powered by Ayurak AI.

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