Implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework with 5 core functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover) across 23 categories. Starting at $4,995. Flexible, industry-agnostic framework for managing cyber risk.
Traditional compliance is expensive, slow, and painful. We fix that.
Traditional vendors: One-size-fits-all approach
LowerPlane: Tailored to your industry
NIST CSF adapts to any industry. We map controls to your specific risk profile and business context.
Traditional vendors: Siloed frameworks
LowerPlane: 80% control overlap
NIST CSF maps to ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other standards. Implement once, satisfy multiple requirements.
Traditional vendors: Industry-specific only
LowerPlane: Works for everyone
Finance, healthcare, manufacturing, or tech—NIST CSF works across all sectors. No limitations.
NIST CSF is a voluntary framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risk.
It provides a flexible, risk-based approach organized into 5 core functions and 23 categories. NIST CSF is industry-agnostic and widely adopted across critical infrastructure sectors.
Read complete guide to NIST CSF →5 core functions + 23 categories + 108 subcategories. Implementation tiers define maturity levels.
Our proven 4-week process. Tailored to your industry.
Free 20-minute assessment to understand your current implementation tier and identify gaps.
Build your governance structure and implement controls across the 5 core functions.
Implement monitoring, detection, and response capabilities to reach target tier.
Validate implementation tier achievement and prepare comprehensive documentation.
100+ organizations implemented. Tier 3+ maturity achieved. Multi-framework efficiency unlocked.
We implemented NIST CSF in 30 days and immediately mapped it to our SOC 2 requirements. 80% overlap saved us months of work.
NIST CSF gave us the flexible framework we needed. LowerPlane made it practical and actionable for our healthcare operations.
The cross-framework mapping is brilliant. One control implementation satisfies NIST, SOC 2, and ISO requirements simultaneously.
Honest comparison. Same framework. Different approach.
| Feature | LowerPlane | Vanta | Drata | OneTrust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4,995/yr | $28,000/yr | $24,000/yr | $35,000/yr |
| NIST CSF Support | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Yes |
| Cross-Framework Mapping | 80-90% | Basic | Basic | 60% |
| Implementation Time | 30 days | 60 days | 60 days | 90 days |
| Dedicated Advisor | ✅ All plans | ❌ Enterprise only | ❌ Enterprise only | ❌ Enterprise only |
| Tier Assessment | ✅ Automated | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
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Book a free 20-minute assessment. We'll show you your current tier and create a roadmap to your target maturity level.