Map your Cisco Meraki network configuration against the NIST CSF. Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover — automated across all five core functions.
Start Free TodayThe NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) was developed by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology to provide a common language for managing cybersecurity risk. Originally created for critical infrastructure, it has become the de facto standard for organisations of all sizes worldwide.
Unlike prescriptive standards that tell you exactly what to configure, NIST CSF is outcome-driven. It organises security activities into five core functions — Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover — each containing categories and subcategories that map to specific security outcomes.
For Meraki network infrastructure, NIST CSF maps to concrete configurations: asset inventories, access control policies, firewall rules, monitoring settings, and incident detection capabilities. MerakiGuard benchmarks your Meraki dashboard against these outcomes automatically.
Every scan maps your live Meraki configuration against NIST CSF outcomes across all five core functions. Here is what we assess.
Validates that all network devices (MX, MS, MR, MG) are accounted for in the Meraki dashboard inventory. Detects unclaimed devices, offline hardware, and inventory gaps.
IdentifyReviews administrator roles and permissions, MFA enforcement, and the principle of least privilege. Flags over-privileged accounts and missing authentication controls.
ProtectChecks wireless encryption standards (WPA2/WPA3), authentication modes, SSID visibility, client isolation, and bandwidth limits. Detects weak or open wireless configurations.
ProtectAnalyses L3/L7 firewall rules for permissive entries, missing deny defaults, and inter-VLAN segmentation. Maps to the Protect function's network integrity requirements.
ProtectVerifies that syslog servers and SNMP monitoring are configured for security event collection. Checks SNMP community strings, trap destinations, and logging completeness.
DetectChecks firmware currency across all device types and upgrade scheduling. Outdated firmware represents unpatched vulnerabilities and gaps in the Protect and Recover functions.
Protect & RecoverNIST CSF has become the global common language for cybersecurity risk management. It is adopted far beyond US federal agencies.
Executive orders require federal agencies and their contractors to adopt NIST CSF. If you sell to the US government, NIST alignment is expected.
Multinational organisations adopt NIST CSF as a common framework across regions. It maps to ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other standards for unified reporting.
Energy, healthcare, financial services, and transportation sectors use NIST CSF to manage cybersecurity risk across operational technology and IT networks.
NIST CSF alignment is not just a checkbox exercise. Gaps in your framework coverage translate directly to operational risk.
US government agencies require NIST CSF alignment. Without demonstrable coverage, you cannot compete for federal contracts worth billions annually.
Without mapping to all five functions, organisations over-invest in prevention while neglecting detection and recovery. Attackers exploit these blind spots.
Boards and regulators expect cybersecurity reporting aligned to recognised frameworks. Without NIST CSF, you lack a common language to communicate risk upward.
Cyber insurers and auditors increasingly reference NIST CSF. Gaps in coverage lead to higher premiums, coverage exclusions, or adverse audit findings.
Connect your Meraki dashboard, run a scan, and see how your network maps against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Coverage across all five functions, visualised in a single scorecard.
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