NIST CSF 2.0

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, released in February 2024, organizes cybersecurity outcomes into six functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. The new Govern function puts cyber-risk strategy and oversight explicitly at the executive level.

Why it matters at a CIO Cafe table

Terms like NIST CSF 2.0 turn up at tables because the disagreement is usually about scope, not definition. Agreeing what the word means is the cheapest way to shorten a decision — which is why every table starts by framing the question in plain language.