Introducing the NIST 800-53 Hub: Your Guide to Simplifying Federal Compliance
Recent research from the Cybernews Business Digital Index reveals that 53% of U.S. government departments and agencies scored a D or worse for their cybersecurity efforts, with 38% falling into the F category. Even more concerning, 75% of U.S. government websites have been affected by data breaches.
Addressing these challenges starts with strong security practices. As the gold standard for federal cybersecurity, the NIST 800-53 framework provides a comprehensive set of controls to safeguard federal information.
But tackling NIST 800-53 compliance can feel daunting, especially if you’re new to the framework. Navigating its complex requirements and more than 1,000 security and privacy controls can be an overwhelming challenge even for experienced teams.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new NIST 800-53 Hub, a comprehensive collection of free resources designed to simplify federal compliance. Whether you’re just starting to explore NIST 800-53 requirements or want to improve your existing compliance processes, our Hub brings together everything you need to navigate the framework.
Explore the NIST 800-53 Hub
Browse 35+ articles and free resources on the NIST 800-53 Compliance Hub
Why we created the NIST 800-53 Hub
Compliance isn’t just about meeting requirements, it’s about understanding how those requirements apply to your organization and implementing them in ways that strengthen your security and operational efficiency. But with the depth and detail of NIST 800-53, organizations often struggle to find clear, actionable guidance.
We created the Hub to provide that guidance. It offers more than 30 articles, templates, and checklists, all developed by security and compliance experts who have extensive experience with frameworks like NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP, and FISMA. You'll also find detailed illustrations, charts, and infographics that simplify key concepts and processes.
Whether you’re just learning the basics or looking for ways to improve your compliance processes, our Hub is designed to support you at every stage of your journey.
What’s inside the NIST 800-53 Hub?
The Hub is designed to make finding information intuitive and efficient. You can either follow a structured, sequential learning path, or jump straight to the topics that are most relevant to your needs. Use the search bar to find answers to specific compliance questions quickly.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
- NIST 800-53 overview: Understand the framework’s purpose, control families, and the types of organizations it applies to. Get a breakdown of how NIST 800-53 supports federal information security and how it aligns with other frameworks.
- FISMA and federal information security: Learn how the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) shapes how the U.S. government protects sensitive information, and how NIST 800-53 provides the security and privacy controls necessary for FISMA compliance.
- Control requirements explained: Dive into detailed explanations of each control family, from Access Control and System Integrity to Incident Response and Risk Assessment. Learn what each requirement entails and how to meet it.
- Compliance guide: Get insights into the NIST 800-53 compliance process, including requirements, policies and procedures, and tips for preparing for security assessments.
- Automating NIST 800-53 compliance: Discover how automation can streamline control monitoring, evidence collection, and reporting. Learn what compliance automation platforms can do to reduce manual effort and maintain continuous compliance.
- Tools and templates: Access a curated library of templates and checklists to simplify compliance tasks, from risk assessment templates to control checklists.
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