Control-Based Compliance Assessment Framework

This document is a guide detailing Check Point's Control-led Compliance Assessment, which is designed to evaluate how well an organization aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The assessment is based on the NIST CSF v1 framework and is vendor-agnostic, focusing on translating current compliance and cybersecurity posture into a gap analysis. Key areas of focus include organization-wide assessments, baseline evaluations of cybersecurity controls, and practical recommendations for improvement. The assessment process follows a structured methodology, including defining assessment parameters, identifying critical assets, conducting current state assessments, and developing a gap analysis. The document outlines the steps involved in the assessment, including data collection, onsite interviews, and the delivery of findings and recommendations. Additionally, it describes the deliverables provided, such as a complete NIST Assessment Report and a technology gap analysis, aimed at organizations seeking compliance with the NIST CSF.