Contrary to popular belief, the NIST CSF score is not a single numerical value. Instead, it’s a methodology for assessing and quantifying risk based on the principles outlined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

This methodology involves identifying relevant security controls, assigning weights to each control (ranges from 1 to 10) based on its significance to overall security, and then evaluating the effectiveness of those controls within your organization.

Your NIST 800-171 DoD assessment score is calculated by adding the total score from each implemented requirement. Each of the fully implemented 110 security requirements translates into one point, for 110 points total.