A multinational corporation needs to implement a cybersecurity framework that can be adapted across different...

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is explicitly designed to be flexible, voluntary, and sector-agnostic, making it suitable for diverse environments — including multinational corporations operating in multiple regulatory jurisdictions.

“The Framework is intended to be used by organizations of all sizes, across all sectors and countries. It is technology-neutral and allows for continuous improvement through its tiered implementation and feedback loop.”

— NIST Cybersecurity Framework v1.1, Section 1.2 – Framework Overview

This flexibility allows organizations to tailor their implementation to fit their risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.