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[1] [3] The RMF steps link to several other NIST standards and guidelines, including NIST Special Publication 800-53. The RMF process includes the following steps: Prepare to execute the RMF by establishing a context and setting priorities for managing security and privacy risk at both organizational and system levels.
2 Advanced 110 practices aligned with NIST SP 800-171 320 Triennial third-party assessments for critical national security information. Annual self-assessment for select programs Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) 3 Expert 110+ practices based on NIST SP 800-171 plus a subset of the security requirements in NIST SP 800-172
The guidelines are provided by NIST SP 800-60 "Guide for Mapping Types of Information and Information Systems to Security Categories." [9] The overall FIPS 199 system categorization is the "high water mark" for the impact rating of any of the criteria for information types resident in a system.
It directs the organization to make use of NIST Special Publication 800-37, which implies that the Risk management framework (RMF) STEP 6 – AUTHORIZE INFORMATION SYSTEM replaces the Certification and Accreditation process for National Security Systems, just as it did for all other areas of the Federal government who fall under SP 800-37 Rev. 1.
NIST Special Publication 800-53 is an information security standard that provides a catalog of privacy and security controls for information systems.Originally intended for U.S. federal agencies except those related to national security, since the 5th revision it is a standard for general usage.
The most recent update, Version 2.0, was published in 2024, expanding the framework’s applicability and adding new guidance on cybersecurity governance and continuous improvement practices. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is used internationally and has been translated into multiple languages.
For instance, Executive Order 14028 signed in 2021 by U.S. President Joseph Biden mandates the use of SIEM technologies to improve incident detection and reporting in federal systems. Compliance with these mandates is further reinforced by frameworks such as NIST SP 800-92, which outlines best practices for managing computer security logs. [2]
Starting with Revision 3 of 800-53, Program Management controls were identified. These controls are independent of the system controls, but are necessary for an effective security program. Starting with Revision 4 of 800-53, eight families of privacy controls were identified to align the security controls with the privacy expectations of ...