NIST Cybersecurity Framework
NIST CSF readiness check for small business
A free NIST Cybersecurity Framework checklist for small businesses and nonprofits without dedicated IT staff. Get your Compliance Readiness Score, an automated readiness dashboard and a clear list of Fixes, step by step.
5–10 minutes • Plain English • No technical knowledge required
Readiness dashboard, kept up to date
Instantly see which NIST CSF outcomes you already meet and which need attention.
Fixes, step by step
Each next step comes with a clear, plain-English fix you can complete without a consultant.
Built for small organisations
Designed for US small businesses and nonprofits without dedicated IT staff.
How it works
- 1
Complete the Compliance Assessment
Answer plain-English questions covering the core NIST CSF functions.
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Get your Framework Readiness Score
See exactly where you stand across Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover.
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Use your Dashboard to map and implement the fixes
Work through your Fixes, step by step at your own pace, no IT team required.
Who it's for
- US small businesses adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for the first time
- Nonprofits asked by funders to demonstrate baseline cybersecurity
- Owners and operations leads who need a NIST CSF checklist for small business without an IT team
- Government suppliers and contractors preparing for vendor security questionnaires
Frequently asked questions
What is a NIST CSF readiness score?
It is a plain-English metric that shows how close your business is to meeting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, highlighting where to focus before any external assessment or customer audit.
Is there a NIST CSF checklist for small business without an IT manager?
Yes. Our readiness check turns the NIST Cybersecurity Framework into a plain-English checklist for small businesses and nonprofits without dedicated IT staff.
How do I find what still needs doing for NIST CSF?
By completing a non-technical readiness check that maps your current habits and settings against the NIST CSF functions to generate an actionable fix checklist.
Can a small business or nonprofit align with NIST CSF without an IT lead?
Yes. By breaking the framework down into plain-English daily habits and clear dashboard fixes, any small organisation can meaningfully align with NIST CSF without dedicated IT staff.