# NIST 800-53 Templates

> Access a set of NIST 800-53 compliant policy templates you can use as foundation for writing your own.

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Creating policies and other documentation can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of achieving NIST 800-53 compliance.

To help you get started, we worked with our team of in-house federal compliance experts — all former auditors — to create a set of templates of key documents that may be reviewed as evidence during an assessment.

## Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) Template

Use this template to identify and track the actions required to address gaps in your organization’s controls that were identified during an internal or third-party assessment.

## System Security Plan (SSP) Template

Use this template to start creating a well-documented SSP that can help streamline the CMMC assessment process and demonstrate your organization’s commitment to cybersecurity.

## Configuration Management Plan Template

Use this template to document procedures and guidance supporting effective organizational configuration management.

## Incident Response Plan Template

Use this template to simplify the process of creating an incident response plan for your organization.

## Supply Chain Risk Management Policy Template

Download this template to help establish a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across your supply chain.