Framework-Aligned Content Hubs
Map Your Content To NIST CSF And ISO 27001 Controls
Turn your security library into a framework-aligned hub. Map posts to NIST CSF and ISO 27001 controls, give buyers and auditors a clear path, and keep everything governed without incident write ups.
Why align to NIST and ISO
Security buyers want proof that you think in controls and outcomes, not slogans. Aligning your content to frameworks gives them familiar signposts. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework describes functions, categories, and outcomes that any program can understand. ISO 27001 defines requirements for an information security management system and Annex A control themes. When your blog posts and guides are mapped to those structures, readers can navigate by the language they already use.
Control mapping primer
NIST CSF at a glance
- Functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover
- Each function breaks into categories and outcomes
- Use NIST CSF terms in headings where natural
ISO 27001 at a glance
- Clauses set ISMS requirements
- Annex A themes group specific controls
- Use official names and numbers where allowed
Editorial rule
- Map concepts, not proprietary details
- Keep content evergreen, avoid incident write ups
- Link primary sources and your public policies
Information architecture and routing
Give readers a predictable structure. One hub page introduces the framework, links to categories, and lists your most helpful posts for each control area. Each spoke page covers a category or theme with short summaries and a routing table.
Hub page
- Short intro to NIST CSF and ISO 27001 with links
- Five sections for the CSF functions
- Side panel with ISO 27001 themes and cross references
Spoke pages
- One per category or control theme
- List your best posts and resources with plain summaries
- Call out policies, diagrams, and external sources
Do not include
- Incident write ups or post mortems
- Screens with sensitive fields or tokens
- Unsupported audit claims
Mapping table template
Map your posts to controls with a simple table. Keep names consistent with the frameworks.
| Post title | NIST CSF function.category | ISO 27001 clause or Annex theme | Evidence type | Owner | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Inventory Checklist | Identify.Asset Management | Annex A theme: Asset management | Checklist PDF | IT Ops | Link to CMDB guide |
| Role Based Access Control Basics | Protect.Identity Management | Annex A theme: Access control | Diagram and policy snippet | Security | Add MFA configuration overview |
| Log Triage Playbook | Detect.Security Monitoring | Annex A theme: Operations security | Runbook | SecOps | Link to alert tuning checklist |
| Backup Restore Drill Basics | Recover.Recovery Planning | Annex A theme: Information security continuity | Test summary template | SRE | Schedule quarterly review |
Reference: NIST CSF and ISO 27001 overview.
Governance and change control
Review cadence
- Quarterly review for Protect and Detect topics
- Semiannual review for Identify and Recover topics
- Ad hoc refresh when standards or tools change
Changelog pattern
- List date, change summary, control reference, reviewer
- Keep the last three changes on page
- Archive older changes in a log file
Quality bar
- Every post links a primary source where possible
- Screens show test data or mock data only
- Plain language summary before any steps
Trust, schema, and UX
Trust signals
Schema
- Use TechArticle on hub and spokes
- BreadcrumbList for hub to category to post paths
- FAQ schema only when Q and A appear on page
UX patterns
- Short paragraphs and tables for control references
- Filter by framework and theme
- Sticky “On this page” for long guides
Editorial calendar by control family
Quarter 1 sample
- Identify: Asset classification basics
- Protect: Access control checklist with MFA focus
- Detect: Alert quality and false positive reduction
- Recover: Backup test summary template
Quarter 2 sample
- Identify: Risk register overview with fields and owners
- Protect: Secure configuration baseline examples
- Detect: Log retention and triage notes
- Recover: Crisis communications outline for IT incidents
Keep topics evergreen. Avoid incident write ups. Focus on controls and repeatable practices.
FAQ
Can we quote control text directly
Use official names and numbers, then paraphrase in plain language. Link to the official sources for depth.
How many tags per post
One primary control and one secondary if needed. More than two hides the signal.
Do we need certification to publish this hub
No. A hub is educational. It should not claim certification. If you are certified, link to your certificate and scope document.
How do we keep mapping accurate
Assign an owner, set review intervals, add a changelog, and monitor standards updates on NIST and ISO pages.