# NIST SP 800-53: NIST Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems

> The detailed US federal control catalogue used for government systems and many regulated programmes.

URL: https://securei3.com/standards/nist-800-53/
Category: Cybersecurity frameworks: Guidance standard
Provider: Secure iQube (independent consultancy; ISO certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies; SOC and ISAE reports by licensed CPA and audit firms, which Secure iQube can arrange through partner firms)


NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 is a comprehensive catalogue of security and privacy controls, used as the basis of US federal programmes such as FedRAMP and widely referenced by regulated industries. We map it to ISO 27001 and help vendors to US government and regulated clients meet its requirements.

## Who it is for

- Vendors to US government and regulated clients
- Cloud providers pursuing FedRAMP

## Benefits

- A detailed control baseline

## How Secure iQube helps

1. **Maturity review**: Assess current practice against the guidance and agree what good looks like for your organisation.
2. **Framework design**: Translate the principles into a practical framework, roles and tools that fit your existing management systems.
3. **Embedding**: Workshops and coaching so teams apply the framework in day-to-day decisions.
4. **Review and reporting**: Periodic reviews and reporting that show progress to leadership and stakeholders.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP 800-53 the same as NIST CSF?

No. CSF describes outcomes; SP 800-53 is a detailed control catalogue that can implement them.

Related: https://securei3.com/standards/nist-csf/, https://securei3.com/standards/cmmc/

Contact: https://securei3.com/contact/: info@securei3.com