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NIST CSF 2.0 Assessment Tool

Interactive self-assessment across all 6 NIST CSF 2.0 functions, 22 categories, and 106 subcategories. Tier-based maturity scoring with evidence tracking. No signup, no install, no data leaves your browser.

This is a free, browser-based self-assessment. Looking for full program management? Our Assessment Tool — Pro is a professional browser tool with evidence tracking, gap analysis, and executive reporting.

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Free Tool vs. Professional Toolkit

The free tool is a browser-based self-assessment. The Pro tool adds evidence tracking, gap analysis, and executive reporting.

Feature Free Tool Professional
All 106 subcategories, 6 functions
Implementation tier scoring (0–4)
Evidence notes per subcategory
Save progress & export to CSV
Current vs. target gap tracking
Priority-weighted remediation planning
Evidence tracker with control ownership
Executive dashboard with charts
Implementation roadmap generator
Category-level maturity trending

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Gap tracking, evidence ownership, exec summary & Risk Register export.

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Dashboards, roadmap generator & maturity trending. Full program management.

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What's Included

Everything You Need

All 106 Subcategories

Complete coverage of Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover functions with every subcategory.

Tier Scoring (0–4)

Rate each subcategory from Partial (Tier 1) through Adaptive (Tier 4) with automatic rollup scoring by function.

Evidence Documentation

Attach notes and evidence references to each control for audit readiness and team collaboration.

Visual Dashboard

Function-level maturity spider chart and category breakdown showing current vs target state.

Save & Export

Save progress as JSON to continue later. Export results to CSV for reporting and presentations.

Works Offline

Runs entirely in your browser. No server connection required — your assessment data stays on your device.

Methodology

NIST CSF 2.0 Implementation Tiers

Each subcategory is scored against the NIST implementation tiers, measuring the maturity and sophistication of your cybersecurity risk management practices.

TierLevelDescription
Tier 4AdaptiveRisk management practices are continuously improved based on lessons learned and predictive indicators
Tier 3RepeatableRisk management practices are formally approved and expressed as policy, regularly updated
Tier 2Risk InformedRisk management practices are approved by management but may not be established organization-wide
Tier 1PartialRisk management practices are not formalized, ad hoc and sometimes reactive

Getting Started

How to Use This Tool

  1. Launch the tool

    Click "Launch Tool" above. Everything runs in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.

  2. Select a function

    Start with any of the 6 CSF functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, or Recover.

  3. Score each subcategory

    Rate your implementation tier (0–4) for each of the 106 subcategories.

  4. Add evidence notes

    Document your current controls and evidence for each subcategory.

  5. Review the dashboard

    Check your function-level maturity scores and identify gaps.

  6. Save and export

    Save as JSON to continue later, or export to CSV for reporting.

Next Step

Assess → Plan → Track

Turn Findings into Action

Once you save your assessment, you can import it directly into the free Risk Treatment Plan tool. It reads your results, identifies Tier 1 and 2 gaps, and auto-generates a remediation plan with checklists for each gap — no re-entry required.

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