NIST O-RAN CSF Profile for Federal Agencies
NIST opened public comment on a draft CSF 2.0 profile for O-RAN deployments in federal agencies; comments close on 2 November 2026.
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What happened
NIST released draft Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 profile IR 8623 describing how O-RAN components meet CSF outcomes. Federal agencies must include O-RAN deployments in risk management programs. The draft is open for public comment until 2 November 2026. No enforcement action or penalty is attached.
Why it matters
Agencies planning O-RAN rollouts should review the draft profile and assess alignment with existing risk management practices before the comment deadline.
Business impact
Incorporating the draft guidance may require updates to risk assessments, procurement criteria, and security controls for wireless infrastructure.
Checklist
Review draft O-RAN CSF profileMedium priority
Download IR 8623 and compare its controls with your agency's current risk management program.
Submit public commentsMedium priority
Provide feedback to NIST by 2 November 2026 if the draft impacts your agency's O-RAN deployments.
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