The National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is a voluntary set of standards, guidelines, and best practices designed to manage cybersecurity risks. Released on February 26, 2024, NIST CSF 2.0 provides a structured approach to protecting critical assets, applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors. Each organization's unique environment and business objectives influence their specific risk profiles, and the NIST CSF is intended to be adapted accordingly. The updated framework introduces six core functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.