Mapping VAPT to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 for Australian Enterprises

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 provides a comprehensive structure for managing cybersecurity risk. Penetration testing maps across multiple CSF functions: Identify (asset discovery, vulnerability identification), Protect (control effectiveness verification), Detect (testing whether monitoring catches attack techniques), and Respond (validating incident response through red team exercises). Our reports explicitly map findings to relevant CSF subcategories, enabling organisations to demonstrate framework alignment and identify gaps in their implementation.