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The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Security Controls were instituted to support information systems’ ability to stay secure and resilient amid evolving threats and work to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and overall security of federal and industry information systems.
NIST controls can be found in security frameworks such as the payment card industry data security standard (PCI DSS), the HIPAA Security Rule, FDIC and SEC security requirements, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) for publicly traded companies, and more. They are typically classified as coming from one of 18 different families:
Business leaders and cyber professionals must maintain a comprehensive understanding of NIST security controls, how they work and where responsibilities fall in terms of managing cybersecurity risk within an organization to maintain compliance.
Recognizing the national and economic security of the United States depends on the reliable function of critical infrastructure, in February 2013, President Barack Obama issued Executive Order (EO) 13636, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. The Order directed NIST to work with stakeholders to develop a voluntary framework – based on existing standards, guidelines and practices – for reducing cyber risks to critical infrastructure. The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 reinforced NIST’s EO 13636 role.
Created through collaboration between industry and government, the framework consists of standards, guidelines and practices to promote the protection of critical infrastructure. The prioritized, flexible, repeatable and cost-effective approach of the framework helps owners and operators of critical infrastructure to manage cybersecurity-related risk.
NIST security controls are part of an always-evolving set of guidelines that are subject to revision and updates as cyber threats dictate. The most recent revisions implement a proactive and systematic approach to address threats to various computing platforms, including mobile and cloud platforms, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other cyber-physical systems.
All businesses are encouraged to comply with NIST security controls and the cybersecurity framework and be proactive in managing their security systems. InfoSystems Cyber proudly assists companies in various industries in achieving and maintaining NIST 800-171 and 800-53 compliance.
InfoSystems Cyber brings a deep understanding of multiple frameworks including HIPAA, NIST, CSC v8, and PCI DSS, allowing our experts to take an unbiased and holistic approach to security and compliance while ensuring you maximize the return on your investment in services. At the conclusion of our engagement, organizations will have gained an understanding of the risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information in your environment.
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