# NIST CSF Assessment GUI
A stunning, responsive web application for conducting comprehensive NIST CSF 2.0 cybersecurity assessments with real-time executive dashboards and intelligent progress tracking.
## 🎯 Vision
Transform the technical NIST CSF MCP server into an intuitive, visual assessment experience for cybersecurity professionals, featuring:
- **Company-Size-Aware Assessment**: Smart question filtering based on organization size
- **Real-time Executive Dashboards**: Stunning visualizations with industry benchmarking
- **Progressive Assessment Flow**: Function → Subcategory → Questions with persistent progress
- **Zero-Configuration Setup**: Single command local deployment for immediate use
## 🏗️ Architecture
```
nist-csf-gui/
├── backend/ # Node.js API server (Module 1 - COMPLETE)
│ ├── REST API # Assessment workflow endpoints
│ ├── WebSocket # Real-time dashboard updates
│ └── MCP Integration # Direct connection to 40+ MCP tools
├── frontend/ # React assessment interface (Module 2 - PENDING)
│ ├── Assessment UI # Question delivery and progress tracking
│ ├── Executive Dashboard # Real-time visualizations
│ └── Report Generation # PDF/CSV export capabilities
└── deployment/ # Docker setup for easy local deployment
```
## 🚀 Quick Start (One Command Setup)
```bash
# Start complete assessment platform
docker-compose up
# Access URLs:
# Frontend: http://localhost:3000
# Backend API: http://localhost:3001
# Health Check: http://localhost:3001/health
```
## 📊 Assessment Experience
### User Journey
1. **Profile Setup**: Create organization profile (name, sector, size)
2. **Assessment Flow**: Navigate by NIST function → subcategory → questions
3. **Question Types**: Maturity rating + Implementation status per subcategory
4. **Progress Persistence**: Auto-save with mid-subcategory pause capability
5. **Real-time Dashboards**: Live updates as questions are answered
6. **Executive Reports**: PDF/CSV export optimized for CISO presentations
### Question Intelligence
- **Total Bank**: 740 questions across 185 subcategories
- **Size Filtering**: Questions adapted for small/medium/large/enterprise organizations
- **4 Assessment Dimensions**: Risk, Implementation, Maturity, Effectiveness
- **Company Context**: Industry-specific guidance and benchmarking
## 🎨 Dashboard Features
### Executive Visualizations
- **Risk Heat Maps**: Function and subcategory risk visualization
- **Maturity Progression**: Tier advancement tracking with industry comparison
- **Implementation Status**: Completion tracking with burndown charts
- **Industry Benchmarks**: Peer comparison with size-appropriate context
- **Remediation Planning**: Priority matrix with effort/impact analysis
### Real-time Intelligence
- **Live Progress Updates**: Dashboard refreshes as assessment progresses
- **Smart Recommendations**: Size-aware improvement suggestions
- **Performance Metrics**: Completion estimates and pace tracking
- **Export Ready**: Print-optimized layouts for executive presentations
## 🔧 Technical Standards
### Quality Requirements (ENFORCED)
- **Zero Unused Variables**: ESLint strict enforcement
- **TypeScript Strict Mode**: Complete type safety
- **Test Coverage**: 80%+ requirement with comprehensive scenarios
- **Performance**: <200ms API response times, <500ms dashboard updates
- **Error Handling**: User-friendly messages with comprehensive logging
### Security & Reliability
- **Input Validation**: Zod schema validation for all endpoints
- **CORS Configuration**: Secure cross-origin resource sharing
- **Health Monitoring**: Automated health checks and graceful shutdown
- **Docker Security**: Non-root containers with minimal attack surface
## 📈 Module Development Status
### ✅ Module 1: MCP Integration Backend (COMPLETE)
- **REST API**: 11 endpoints covering complete assessment workflow
- **WebSocket**: Real-time progress and dashboard streaming
- **MCP Client**: Direct integration with all 40+ existing tools
- **Error Handling**: Comprehensive error scenarios with recovery
- **Testing**: Jest test suite with 80%+ coverage target
- **Documentation**: Complete API documentation and deployment guide
### 🔄 Module 2: React Assessment Interface (NEXT)
Ready for implementation with Magic MCP integration for UI components.
### 📊 Module 3: Executive Dashboard (PLANNED)
Real-time visualization with D3.js/Chart.js integration.
### 📤 Module 4: Report Generation (PLANNED)
PDF/CSV export with professional templates.
### 🐳 Module 5: Local Deployment (READY)
Docker Compose setup for zero-configuration local deployment.
## 🎯 User Validation Strategy
### Target Testing Scenarios
- **Small Healthcare Organization**: Quick assessment completion flow
- **Medium Technology Company**: Comprehensive assessment with benchmarking
- **Large Financial Services**: Full enterprise assessment with executive reporting
- **Cybersecurity Professionals**: Usability testing across CISO, Analyst, Compliance roles
### Success Metrics
- **Assessment Completion Rate**: Target >85% completion for started assessments
- **User Engagement**: Time-to-complete tracking and user satisfaction scores
- **Executive Value**: Decision-making impact measurement from dashboard usage
## 📚 Integration with Existing Platform
This GUI frontend seamlessly integrates with your production NIST CSF MCP server:
- **40 MCP Tools**: Full access to existing assessment, reporting, and analysis capabilities
- **Persistent Assessment**: Leverages your existing persistent comprehensive assessment tool
- **Database Compatibility**: Works with existing organization profiles and assessment data
- **Zero Migration**: Existing assessments remain accessible and continuable
The GUI provides an alternative interface optimized for interactive use while preserving all existing functionality and data.
