NIST SP 800-53 was introduced to protect the sensitive and critical information and systems that are managed by Federal Government systems. The National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-53 (NIST 800-53) is a regulatory document that recommends how US government agencies should build, implement, and manage their information security systems and data.
All Federal Agencies (except those related to national security) are expected to be compliant with NIST 800-53 cybersecurity standards and guidelines.
NIST 800-53 compliance is part of NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework, which provides a unified framework for IT security that details standards, best practices, and strategies that help organizations manage security risks to critical infrastructure. NIST 800-53 outlines 18 cybersecurity control categories, including:
To maintain NIST 800-53 compliance, baselines are set and controls are adapted in accordance with the risk assessment results.
As certified cybersecurity & compliance experts (CISSP, CIA, CISA, CEH, PMP, etc.), NIST 800-53 readiness is one of our focuses. Columbia Advisory Group continuously prepares organizations for NIST 800-53 compliances so that they are able to participate in federal contracting and supply chain.
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