ISO 42001 vs NIST CSF - Compare Compliance Frameworks | ISMS Directory

ISO 42001 vs NIST CSF: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Agente IA

Wondering whether to pursue ISO 42001 or NIST CSF certification? This comparison covers the key differences between these frameworks, the number of service providers available for each, and guidance on which might be the right choice for your organization.

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Agente IA

ISO 42001

ISO 42001 is the international standard for AI management systems.

Service Providers

33

Regional Coverage

18 regions

Industry Coverage

13 industries

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NIST CSF

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides computer security guidance for private sector organizations.

Service Providers

10

Regional Coverage

4 regions

Industry Coverage

4 industries

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Dimension	ISO 42001	NIST CSF
Service Count	33	10
Regions	Africa Asia Australia Austria Canada Europe France Germany +10 more	Canada Europe Global Netherlands
Industries	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +7 more	Finance Healthcare Manufacturing Technology

Which Do You Need?

Choose ISO 42001 if:

- Your clients or partners require ISO 42001 certification
- You operate in regions where ISO 42001 is the standard
- You need a ISO 42001-specific compliance approach

Choose NIST CSF if:

- Your clients or partners require NIST CSF certification
- You operate in regions where NIST CSF is the standard
- You need a NIST CSF-specific compliance approach

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