Configuring an OpenShift cluster to be compliant with relevant NIST 800-53 technical controls is straightforward. Most of the technical controls are implemented by default within OpenShift. Those that are not implemented by default can be configured using built-in OpenShift mechanisms, such asN...
Why Do I Need to Comply with NIST SP 800-53? With global cyberthreats on the rise, the federal government has been increasingly proactive about companies demonstrating cybersecurity controls and proficiency. In many cases, outfits that fail to provide adequate cyber hygiene under NIST guidelines p...
NIST 800-53 - Planning:This component monitors the following NIST 800-53 audit controls: PL-1, PL-2, PL-5, and PL-8. NIST 800-53 - Security Assessment and Authorization:This component monitors the following NIST 800-53 audit controls: CA-1, CA-2, CA-3, CA-5, CA-6, and CA-7....
Let’s first define what we’re talking about when we refer to these NIST controls. NIST 800-53 is a popular framework for security programs globally and also acts as the baseline control set for the U.S. Federal Government’s FedRAMP program. In 2020, The National Institute of S...
NIST 800-53 in particular provides implementation guidance for security and risk across 20 control families that should look somewhat familiar to anyone who’s worked on IT general controls (ITGCs), other regulatory programs like HIPAA, or with other information system security frameworks. NIST SP...
NIST SP 800 – 146:Cloud systems, along with when & how to use them, are explained. NIST SP 800 – 210:Provides access control guidance for different cloud delivery models. Who Does NIST Cloud Security Apply To? NIST’s frameworks, guidelines, and security controls are ideal for all compan...
Who is NIST SP 800-53 intended for? Originally, federal government agencies and their IT systems. Companies who may be required to meet many of the controls to work as a contractor (Rev 5 removed the word "federal" to indicate that the controls should be applied for all organizations)...
Is NIST 800-53 Compliance Mandatory?NIST SP 800-53: Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) ControlsIs NIST 800-53 a Framework or a Standard?A NIST 800-53 Third-Party Risk Compliance FrameworkComplying with NIST 800-53 Third-Party Risk Mitigation RequirementsHow UpGuard Can Help The National Instit...
Account Management Controls: Define and document system account types Assign account managers Establish group and role membership conditions Specify authorized users using group, role, privileges, and other attributes Provisioning Deprovisioning or changes ...
How We Can Help CompliancePoint’s team of cybersecurity experts offers decades of experience your organization can leverage. We can help design and implement controls that will meet the requirements of whicheverNISTstandard is the right fit for you. Once implemented, we can help manage your secur...