Practical steps to strengthen your NIST CSF alignment

We benchmark your capabilities against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework providing tailored uplift plans, real insights, actionable recommendations.

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NIST CSF Maturity Uplift

We turn NIST CSF findings into forward momentum

Knowing where you are is only the start. We help translate your NIST CSF assessment into a prioritised roadmap of uplift actions - resourced, aligned to your goals and backed by expert delivery support. When it's time to move, we provide the engineering and architecture firepower to get results.

Translate your NIST CSF results into practical next steps
Align recommendations with business goals and risk priorities
Access technical and architectural expertise for uplift delivery

Service detail

What does a NIST CSF Maturity Uplift include?

We help you assess and uplift your security maturity using the NIST CSF. Our team benchmarks your current state against the five NIST functions, aligns the analysis to your business goals, then builds a phased uplift plan. This gives you a clear and defensible path to improve capability and demonstrate measurable progress.

Strengthen your posture with a clear maturity path

NIST CSF Maturity Uplift

We don’t just deliver an assessment - we guide you through meaningful change. Our experts work with you to uplift capability in a way that’s realistic, sequenced and mapped to how your organisation actually operates.

Baselines your organisation using NIST’s five key functions
Identifies priority gaps and builds a plan to close them
Provides metrics to demonstrate measurable progress over time

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Our delivery process

Collaborative planning and execution support

We bring structure, clarity, and hands-on support to help you move the needle on every NIST CSF function.

Target maturity planning

Using your latest NIST CSF assessment, we work with key stakeholders to define realistic and targets

Roadmap and work programme design

We develop a structured roadmap that aligns activities with strategy and assigns ownership.

Implementation support

If you're short on time, capability or internal expertise, we can help. Our team can deliver technical uplift, prepare supporting documentation or embed into your team to drive outcomes.

Benefits

From theory to delivery - we help make the change happen

We know the difference between a maturity gap analysis and a real uplift. Our approach is pragmatic, prioritised and backed by senior technical leadership.

Maturity targets that make sense

We help you set targets that are realistic for your organisation - not just what the framework says, but what’s right for your risk and resources.

Roadmaps with real traction

Our plans are designed to be delivered - with sequencing, resource planning and clear outcomes. No more shelfware or vague intentions.

Hands-on delivery support

Whether you need design reviews, engineering support or strategic leadership, we get involved - and get it done.

What comes next

Expand your security coverage

If your roadmap is large or complex, we offer more than technical input. Our Security Project Management service brings in experienced PMs who understand the realities of cybersecurity delivery. They help maintain momentum, coordinate teams and ensure your programme stays on track - from kickoff to completion.

Delivery oversight that understands security constraints
Coordination across workstreams, vendors and internal teams
Execution support that keeps risk, cost and time in balance

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Executive and Board Security Governance Training

We train executives and boards on their cybersecurity oversight role — focusing on risk framing, accountability, and key governance responsibilities.

Secure Development Training

We train developers and engineers to identify, avoid, and mitigate common security issues — making secure coding part of everyday practice.

Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

What is a NIST CSF Maturity Uplift?

It’s a structured way to assess and improve your organisation’s cyber resilience using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Do you help with just the assessment or uplift too?

We do both. We assess your current state, define a realistic target and create a prioritised uplift roadmap.

Is this suitable for small organisations?

Yes. NIST CSF is scalable and we tailor it to your size, sector and existing capability.

What outcomes can we expect?

Clear visibility of where you are today, a strategic roadmap to improve and guidance on implementing change.

Does this align with NZ regulations?

Yes. NIST CSF complements NZISM, CERT NZ guidelines and other local frameworks. It works well for Crown entities and private sector alike.

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Please call our office number during normal business hours or submit a form below

Where to find us

If you experience a security breach outside normal working hours, please complete the form and we will respond as soon as possible.

Get in touch

info@bastionsecurity.co.nz

General enquiries

+64 4 281 7534

Auckland office

Level 5, 51
Shortland Street,
Auckland 1010 New Zealand

Wellington office

Levels 8 and 9, 10
Brandon Street
Wellington 6011 New Zealand

Melbourne office

Level 22
120 Spencer Street
Melbourne 3000 Australia

Are you experiencing a security breach?

Incident Response

+64 4 281 7534