IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
IAEA NSS-17 Architecture + Zones

IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1) IAEA-NSS17-Architecture-Zones-DefenceInDepth-Segmentation: IAEA NSS-17 - Computer Security Architecture + Zone Model + Defence in Depth + Network Segmentation + Boundary

NSS-17 + NSS-42-G require facility computer security architecture organised by Computer Security Zones (CSZs) implementing IAEA zone model. Zones correspond to Computer Security Levels (CSL 1 to CSL 5) with stricter security at higher levels: CSL 1 zones (Safety + Security critical) air-gapped or one-way data flow only + most stringent controls + smallest equipment count + highest assurance; CSL 2 zones (Important to safety / security) limited interconnect with strict boundary + monitoring; CSL 3-4 zones (Operational + business) progressively less restrictive; CSL 5 zones (Untrusted administrative + internet-connected). Conduits between zones use industrial firewalls + data diodes (unidirectional gateways) + DMZ patterns + jump hosts + bastion + protocol breaks + content inspection. Direct connections between Untrusted (CSL 5) and Safety/Security Critical (CSL 1) zones strictly prohibited. Defence in Depth: multiple independent layers of protection per zone (perimeter + network + host + application + data); compensating controls if single layer fails; no single point of failure for critical security functions; assume breach mindset for resilience. Architecture documentation: zone + conduit diagram + boundary devices + access paths + remote support entries + wireless + external interfaces (satellite + leased line + IT integration). Coordinates with IEC 62443-3-3 system requirements + IEC 62645 nuclear-specific industrial cyber + NIST SP 800-82 ICS. IAEA NSS-17 + Zones + CSL + Defence in Depth + Boundary + Conduit applies.

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This control maps to 213 controls across 122 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

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  • 1.3 Virtualisation Platform Protection
  • 3.3 Configure Data Access Control Lists

ISO 22320:2018 · 3 controls

ISO/IEC 23894:2023 · 3 controls

ISO/IEC 27004:2016 · 3 controls

ISO/IEC 27011:2024 · 3 controls

ISO/IEC 27014:2020 · 3 controls

ISO/IEC 27400:2022 · 3 controls

ISO/IEC 29100:2024 · 3 controls

ISO/IEC 29134:2023 · 3 controls

ISO/IEC 29147:2018 · 3 controls

ISO/IEC 30111:2019 · 3 controls

  • NDPA-1 Applicability, Scope, and Carve-Outs
  • NDPA-2 Consumer Rights - Access, Correct, Delete, Portability, Appeal
  • NDPA-5 Privacy Notice, Data Minimisation, and Purpose Limitation
  • NG-NDPA-1 Scope, Applicability, and Establishment of Nigeria Data Protection Commission
  • NG-NDPA-2 Lawful Basis, Consent, and Data Protection Principles
  • NG-NDPA-5 Security of Processing, Breach Notification, and DPIA
  • AT-DSG-2 Section 2 - Scope and application
  • AT-DSG-8 Section 22 - Functions and powers of the DPA
  • MLE.1 Machine Learning Requirements Analysis
  • MLE.3 Machine Learning Training
  • DA-1 Enterprise Data Architecture
  • DIQ-2 Data Quality Management
  • FDBR-702 Definitions (§501.702)
  • FDBR-Scope-Defs Scope, Applicability Thresholds and Definitions (Fla. Stat. 501.701, 501.702, 501.703, 501.704)

ISO 19011 · 2 controls

  • 6.5 Preparing and Distributing Audit Report
  • 6.7 Conducting Audit Follow-up

ISO 56002 · 2 controls

MTCS (Singapore) · 2 controls

  • NIST-CSF-DE.AE-08 Incidents are declared when adverse events meet the defined incident criteria
  • NIST-CSF-PR.AA-05 Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined in a policy, managed, enforced, and reviewed, and incorporate the principles of least privilege and separation of duties
  • NISTSP82-1 OT Security Program Governance, Policy, Roles, and Safety-Security Integration
  • NISTSP82-7 OT Incident Response, Forensics, Recovery, and Continuity
  • NISTSP34-1 Contingency Planning Policy, Programme, and Plan Coordination
  • NISTSP34-2 Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Critical Resources, Recovery Priorities
  • NRC7354-2 Critical Digital Asset (CDA) Identification, Scope, and Boundary
  • NRC7354-4 Security Controls Implementation per NRC RG 5.71 Appendix B/C
  • DSOMM-1 Culture, Organization, Education, and Governance
  • DSOMM-2 Implementation Practices, Secure Coding, and Threat Modelling
  • ASTWO-7 Deficiency Evaluation, Material Weakness, and Communication
  • ASTWO-8 ICFR Opinion, Basis, Definition, Limitations, Combined vs Separate Reports
  • PAKPDPB-7 NCPDP, Registration, Records, Processor Contracts, DPO
  • PAKPDPB-8 Enforcement, Penalties, Complaints, Retention, Training
  • C1 Organizational Boundary
  • C3 Scope 1 and 2 Coverage
  • 4.4.1 Resources, Roles, Responsibility, and Authority
  • CPG-6.B Supply Chain Incident Reporting

COBIT 2019 · 1 control

  • FFIEC-05 Roles and responsibilities definition

FedRAMP High · 1 control

  • CA-9 Internal System Connections

FedRAMP Moderate · 1 control

  • CA-9 Internal System Connections
  • ICP-1 Objectives, Powers and Responsibilities of the Supervisor

ISMAP (Japan) · 1 control

ISO 27017 · 1 control

ISO 27018 · 1 control

ISO 27043 · 1 control

ISO 31000:2018 · 1 control

  • 6.7 Conducting Audit Follow-up

ISO/IEC 27003:2017 · 1 control

ISO/IEC 27007:2020 · 1 control

ISO/IEC 27031:2011 · 1 control

ISO/SAE 21434 · 1 control

MITRE ATT&CK · 1 control

MITRE D3FEND · 1 control

  • PQC-4 FIPS 205 SLH-DSA Implementation - Stateless Hash-Based Digital Signature

NIST SP 800-123 · 1 control

NIST SP 800-137 · 1 control

  • NISTSP137-1 ISCM Strategy, Governance, and Volatility Assessment

NIST SP 800-144 · 1 control

  • NISTSP144-1 Cloud Governance, Risk Assessment, and Provider Trust Evaluation

NIST SP 800-145 · 1 control

  • NISTSP145-7 Cloud Procurement Standards Aligned to NIST SP 800-145 Definition

NIST SP 800-146 · 1 control

  • NISTSP146-1 Cloud Adoption Strategy, Workload Suitability, and Decision Framework

NIST SP 800-190 · 1 control

  • CA-9 Internal System Connections
  • CA-9 Internal System Connections
  • CA-9 Internal System Connections

NIST SP 800-61 · 1 control

  • NISTSP61-2 Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) Structure and Staffing

NIST SP 800-63-4 · 1 control

  • NISTSP63R4-1 Digital Identity Risk Management and IAL/AAL/FAL Assurance Level Selection

NIST SP 800-88 · 1 control

  • NISTSP88-1 Media Sanitization Policy, Roles, and Decision Framework

NIST SP 800-92 · 1 control

  • NISTSP92-1 Log Management Programme, Policy, Roles, and Operational Runbooks
  • AUNDB-A3 Eligible Data Breach Determination and Serious Harm Threshold
  • OCCHS-1 Scope, Applicability, and Definitions of Heightened Standards

OWASP ASVS · 1 control

  • OWASPASVS-1 Architecture, Design and Threat Modelling (V1)

OWASP MASVS · 1 control

OWASP Top 10:2025 · 1 control

PCI DSS 4.0 · 1 control

  • 2.2.2 Vendor default accounts are managed as follows: • If the vendor default account(s) will be used, the default password is changed per Requirement 8.3.6. • If the vendor default account(s) will not be used,
  • PSPF24-1 Security Culture, Governance, Risk Management
  • EHDSREG-1 Mandatory Requirements for EHR Systems (Articles 14-29)

SWIFT CSCF · 1 control

  • SWIFTCSCF-1 Restrict Internet Access and Protect Critical Systems (Objective 1)

South Korea ISMS-P · 1 control

  • TEFCAREC-1 Common Agreement Conformance and Onboarding
  • VIETNAMCYBER-2 Prohibited Acts (Access, Interception, Forgery, Content)
  • W3CVCDM-1 Three-Party Ecosystem (Issuer, Holder, Verifier)

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