**Framework** is your go-to podcast for mastering the **NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)**—the foundational model for building and improving organizational security programs. This series breaks down every function, category, and subcategory within the CSF, helping professionals, educators, and leaders understand how to apply the framework in real-world environments. Each episode delivers clear, practical explanations that connect framework concepts to daily security operations, governance, and risk management practices. Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or refining an established program, Framework gives you the tools and understanding to align your organization with one of the most trusted security models in the world. Listeners will gain insight into how the CSF’s five core functions—Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover—work together to strengthen resilience and reduce cyber risk. The series also explores how organizations can tailor the CSF to their size, sector, and maturity level, integrate it with other standards, and measure progress through profiles and implementation tiers. With practical examples and step-by-step explanations, Framework helps you turn the structure of the CSF into a living, operational roadmap for security success. Developed by **BareMetalCyber.com**, Framework is designed to make cybersecurity standards understandable, actionable, and relevant. Tune in on your favorite platform and build the clarity, confidence, and competence to apply the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in your organization.