Agentic Multi-Agent Architecture Cuts NIST CSF Cybersecurity Assessment Cost from $15K to Near-Zero

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New architecture deploys specialized agents for each NIST CSF domain coordinated by an orchestrator, enabling organizations to run formal cybersecurity risk assessments that normally cost $15,000+ in consulting fees. Each domain agent applies framework-specific reasoning across Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover functions, producing evidence-backed recommendations. Democratizes compliance posture assessment for small organizations that currently skip formal reviews entirely due to cost.