NIST 800-53
Implement NIST 800-53 federal standards
Deploy, manage, and assess your NIST SP 800-53 program—recognized by the U.S. federal government.
Active Security Plan
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
Integrations


Overview
What is NIST 800-53?
NIST SP 800-53 stands for the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-53, which provides security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations. NIST, a non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, was created to foster innovation and science by establishing industry standards. NIST SP 800-53 offers guidelines to help federal agencies and contractors comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
NIST 800-53 Family
Access Control
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Audit and Accountability
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Risk Assessment
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System and Communications
Why it matters
Why NIST 800-53 Compliance
If you work with federal agencies or aspire to FedRAMP, 800-53 is the underlying control language you'll be measured against.
- Foundation for FedRAMP and FISMA compliance
- Detailed, tailorable controls for high-assurance
- Maps to 800-171, CMMC and ISO 27001
Boost Organizational Confidence with NIST 800-53 Compliance
FortMesa helps you prove your cybersecurity credentials internationally by:
Map Business Processes
Establish security profiles that map to meet NIST 800-53 compliance.
Orchestrated Hardening
Choose a schedule to orchestrate system hardening over time.
Transparency Dashboard
Gain customer trust with a cyber transparency dashboard that generates always up-to-date documentation.
Grow Your Cyber Business
Win Client Trust
Use NIST 800-53 compliance to demonstrate your expertise and reliability.
Educate Clients
Show clients their current security status and guide them on necessary improvements.
Make Informed Investments
Help clients make smart cybersecurity investment decisions.
Partner Program
Simplify Cybersecurity Service Delivery
Join the FortMesa Partner Program and put a complete compliance practice behind your brand.
- Leverage industry standards and automate security planning.
- Access all-in-one solutions for compliance management.
- Build and enhance your cybersecurity services with FortMesa's support.
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