Publication Number: NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53 ...
The attached DRAFT document (provided here for historical purposes) has been superseded by the following publication:
Publication Number: Title:
NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53 Revision 4
Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations
Publication Date:
04/30/2013
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The following information was posted with the attached DRAFT document:
Feb. 28, 2012
SP 800-53 Rev. 4
DRAFT Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations (Initial Public Draft)
NIST announces the Initial Public Draft of Special Publication (SP) 800-53, Revision 4, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations. Special Publication 800-53, Revision 4, represents the culmination of a year-long initiative to update the content of the security controls catalog and the guidance for selecting and specifying security controls for federal information systems and organizations. The project was conducted as part of the Joint Task Force Transformation Initiative in cooperation and collaboration with the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, the Committee on National Security Systems, and the Department of Homeland Security. The proposed changes included in Revision 4 are directly linked to the current state of the threat space (i.e., capabilities, intentions, and targeting activities of adversaries) and the attack data collected and analyzed over a substantial time period. In particular, the major changes in Revision 4 include:
? New security controls and control enhancements; ? Clarification of security control requirements and specification language; ? New tailoring guidance including the introduction of overlays; ? Additional supplemental guidance for security controls and enhancements; ? New privacy controls and implementation guidance; ? Updated security control baselines; ? New summary tables for security controls to facilitate ease-of-use; and ? Revised minimum assurance requirements and designated assurance controls.
Many of the changes were driven by particular cyber security issues and challenges requiring greater attention including, for example, insider threat, mobile and cloud computing, application security, firmware integrity, supply chain risk, and the advanced persistent threat (APT). In most instances, with the exception of the new privacy appendix, the new controls and enhancements are not labeled specifically as "cloud" or "mobile computing" controls or placed in one section of the catalog. Rather, the controls and enhancements are distributed throughout the control catalog in various families and provide specific security capabilities that are needed to support those new computing technologies and computing approaches. The breadth and depth of the security and privacy controls in the control catalog must be sufficiently robust to protect the wide range of information and information systems supporting the critical missions and business functions of the federal government--from the Department of Homeland Security, to the DoD warfighters, to the Federal Aviation Administration, to the Social Security Administration. As the federal government continues to implement its unified information security framework using the core publications developed under the Joint Task Force, there is also a significant transformation underway in how federal agencies authorize their information systems. Near real-time risk management and the ability to design, develop, and implement effective continuous monitoring programs, depends first and foremost, on the organization's ability to develop a strong information technology infrastructure--in essence, building stronger, more resilient information systems using system components with sufficient security capability to protect core missions and business functions. The security and privacy controls in this publication, along with the flexibility inherent in the implementation guidance, provide the requisite tools to implement effective, risk-based, cyber security programs--capable of addressing the most sophisticated of threats on the horizon.
Public comment period: February 28th through April 6th, 2012.
Public comment period: February 28th through April 6th, 2012. This will be the only comment period. Publication of the final document is anticipated in July 2012. Comments can be sent to:
sec-cert @ .
To support the public review process, NIST will publish a markup version of Appendices D, F and G. This will help organizations plan for any future update actions they may wish to undertake after Revision 4 is finalized. There will not be any markups provided for the main chapters or the other appendices.
NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4
Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations
JOINT TASK FORCE TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE
INFORMATION S E C U R I T Y
INITIAL PUBLIC DRAFT
Computer Security Division Information Technology Laboratory National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930
February 2012
U.S. Department of Commerce John E. Bryson, Secretary
National Institute of Standards and Technology Patrick D. Gallagher, Under Secretary for Standards and Technology and Director
Special Publication 800-53
Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations
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Reports on Computer Systems Technology
The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) promotes the U.S. economy and public welfare by providing technical leadership for the nation's measurement and standards infrastructure. ITL develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof of concept implementations, and technical analyses to advance the development and productive use of information technology. ITL's responsibilities include the development of management, administrative, technical, and physical standards and guidelines for the cost-effective security and privacy of other than national security-related information in federal information systems. The Special Publication 800-series reports on ITL's research, guidelines, and outreach efforts in information system security, and its collaborative activities with industry, government, and academic organizations.
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Authority
This publication has been developed by NIST to further its statutory responsibilities under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Public Law (P.L.) 107-347. NIST is responsible for developing information security standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements for federal information systems, but such standards and guidelines shall not apply to national security systems without the express approval of appropriate federal officials exercising policy authority over such systems. This guideline is consistent with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, Section 8b(3), Securing Agency Information Systems, as analyzed in Circular A-130, Appendix IV: Analysis of Key Sections. Supplemental information is provided in Circular A-130, Appendix III, Security of Federal Automated Information Resources.
Nothing in this publication should be taken to contradict the standards and guidelines made mandatory and binding on federal agencies by the Secretary of Commerce under statutory authority. Nor should these guidelines be interpreted as altering or superseding the existing authorities of the Secretary of Commerce, Director of the OMB, or any other federal official. This publication may be used by nongovernmental organizations on a voluntary basis and is not subject to copyright in the United States. Attribution would, however, be appreciated by NIST.
NIST Special Publication 800-53, 375 pages
(February 2012)
CODEN: NSPUE2
Certain commercial entities, equipment, or materials may be identified in this document in order to describe an experimental procedure or concept adequately. Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST, nor is it intended to imply that the entities, materials, or equipment are necessarily the best available for the purpose.
There may be references in this publication to other publications currently under development by NIST in accordance with its assigned statutory responsibilities. The information in this publication, including concepts and methodologies, may be used by federal agencies even before the completion of such companion publications. Thus, until each publication is completed, current requirements, guidelines, and procedures, where they exist, remain operative. For planning and transition purposes, federal agencies may wish to closely follow the development of these new publications by NIST.
Organizations are encouraged to review all draft publications during public comment periods and provide feedback to NIST. All NIST publications, other than the ones noted above, are available at .
Public comment period: February 28 through April 6, 2012 National Institute of Standards and Technology
Attn: Computer Security Division, Information Technology Laboratory 100 Bureau Drive (Mail Stop 8930) Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930 Electronic mail: sec-cert@
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Compliance with NIST Standards and Guidelines
In accordance with the provisions of FISMA,1 the Secretary of Commerce shall, on the basis of standards and guidelines developed by NIST, prescribe standards and guidelines pertaining to federal information systems. The Secretary shall make standards compulsory and binding to the extent determined necessary by the Secretary to improve the efficiency of operation or security of federal information systems. Standards prescribed shall include information security standards that provide minimum information security requirements and are otherwise necessary to improve the security of federal information and information systems.
? Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are approved by the Secretary of Commerce and issued by NIST in accordance with FISMA. FIPS are compulsory and binding for federal agencies.2 FISMA requires that federal agencies comply with these standards, and therefore, agencies may not waive their use.
? Special Publications (SPs) are developed and issued by NIST as recommendations and guidance documents. For other than national security programs and systems, federal agencies must follow those NIST Special Publications mandated in a Federal Information Processing Standard. FIPS 200 mandates the use of Special Publication 800-53, as amended. In addition, OMB policies (including OMB Reporting Instructions for FISMA and Agency Privacy Management) state that for other than national security programs and systems, federal agencies must follow certain specific NIST Special Publications.3
? Other security-related publications, including NIST interagency reports (NISTIRs) and ITL Bulletins, provide technical and other information about NIST's activities. These publications are mandatory only when specified by OMB.
? Compliance schedules for NIST security standards and guidelines are established by OMB in policies, directives, or memoranda (e.g., annual FISMA Reporting Guidance).4
1 The E-Government Act (P.L. 107-347) recognizes the importance of information security to the economic and national security interests of the United States. Title III of the E-Government Act, entitled the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), emphasizes the need for organizations to develop, document, and implement an organization-wide program to provide security for the information systems that support its operations and assets.
2 The term agency is used in this publication in lieu of the more general term organization only in those circumstances where its usage is directly related to other source documents such as federal legislation or policy.
3 While federal agencies are required to follow certain specific NIST Special Publications in accordance with OMB policy, there is flexibility in how agencies apply the guidance. Federal agencies apply the security concepts and principles articulated in the NIST Special Publications in accordance with and in the context of the agency's missions, business functions, and environment of operation. Consequently, the application of NIST guidance by federal agencies can result in different security solutions that are equally acceptable, compliant with the guidance, and meet the OMB definition of adequate security for federal information systems. Given the high priority of information sharing and transparency within the federal government, agencies also consider reciprocity in developing their information security solutions. When assessing federal agency compliance with NIST Special Publications, Inspectors General, evaluators, auditors, and assessors consider the intent of the security concepts and principles articulated within the specific guidance document and how the agency applied the guidance in the context of its mission/business responsibilities, operational environment, and unique organizational conditions.
4 Unless otherwise stated, all references to NIST publications in this document (i.e., Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications) are to the most recent version of the publication.
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Acknowledgements
This publication was developed by the Joint Task Force Transformation Initiative Interagency Working Group with representatives from the Civil, Defense, and Intelligence Communities in an ongoing effort to produce a unified information security framework for the federal government. The National Institute of Standards and Technology wishes to acknowledge and thank the senior leaders from the Departments of Commerce and Defense, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Committee on National Security Systems, and the members of the interagency technical working group whose dedicated efforts contributed significantly to the publication. The senior leaders, interagency working group members, and their organizational affiliations include:
U.S. Department of Defense
Teresa M. Takai DoD Chief Information Officer
Richard Hale Deputy Chief Information Officer for Identity and Information Assurance
Dominic Cussatt Acting Director Information Assurance Policy and Strategy
Kurt Eleam Policy Advisor
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Adolpho Tarasiuk Jr. Assistant Director of National Intelligence and Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer
Charlene Leubecker Deputy Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer
Catherine A. Henson Director, Data Management
Roger Caslow Chief, Risk Management and Information Security Programs Division
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Charles H. Romine Director, Information Technology Laboratory
William C. Barker Cyber Security Advisor, Information Technology Laboratory
Donna Dodson Chief, Computer Security Division
Ron Ross FISMA Implementation Project Leader
Committee on National Security Systems
Teresa M. Takai Chair, CNSS
Dominic Cussatt CNSS Subcommittee Co-Chair
Kevin Deeley CNSS Subcommittee Co-Chair
Lance Dubsky CNSS Subcommittee Co-Chair
Joint Task Force Transformation Initiative Interagency Working Group
Ron Ross NIST, JTF Leader
Esten Porter The MITRE Corporation
Kevin Stine NIST
Gary Stoneburner Johns Hopkins APL
Bennett Hodge Booz Allen Hamilton
Jennifer Fabius The MITRE Corporation
Richard Graubart The MITRE Corporation
Karen Quigg The MITRE Corporation
Daniel Faigin The Aerospace Corporation
Kelley Dempsey NIST
Christian Enloe NIST
Arnold Johnson NIST
In addition to the above acknowledgments, a special note of thanks goes to Peggy Himes and Elizabeth Lennon of NIST for their superb technical editing and administrative support. The authors also wish to recognize Marshall Abrams, Deb Bodeau, Nadya Bartol, George Moore, Jennifer Guild, John Mildner, Cynthia Irvine, George Dinolt, Dawn Cappelli, Cass Kelly, Tom Macklin, Steve LaFountain, Tim McChesney, Joji Montelibano, Carol Woody, Steve Lipner, Matt Coose, and the entire team from the NIST Computer Security Division for their exceptional contributions in helping to improve the content of the publication. And finally, the authors also gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the significant contributions from individuals, working
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