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# NIST SP 800-53

## 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.

### 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).

### 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.

### Bullets

- Foundation for FedRAMP and FISMA compliance
- Detailed, tailorable controls for high-assurance
- Maps to 800-171, CMMC and ISO 27001

### NIST 800-171 Updates: What Contractors Need to Know

Stay compliant with NIST 800-171 Rev. 3 to protect CUI and strengthen your cybersecurity for government contracts.

https://land.fortmesa.com/nist-800-171-updates

## Resources

- **Cybersecurity Standards** — Explore key cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and regulations to boost data protection and ensure compliance. — https://land.fortmesa.com/cybersecurity-standards
- **NIST CSF 2.0 Guide** — Learn how to protect sensitive information, safeguard critical systems, and maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders. — https://land.fortmesa.com/nist-csf-guide
- **What is Governance?** — Discover the essential roles of governance, frameworks, standards, and regulations in cybersecurity. — https://land.fortmesa.com/what-is-governance
- **CMMC Compliance: Key Updates and What It Means** — Stay informed about CMMC compliance updates and learn how to protect sensitive data while securing government contracts. — https://land.fortmesa.com/what-is-governance

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