NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
PS - Personnel Security

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 NIST800-PS-1: PS-1 Policy and Procedures

a. Develop, document, and disseminate to [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles]: 1. [Selection (one or more): organization-level; mission/business process-level; system-level] personnel security policy that: (a) Addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and (b) Is consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines; and 2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the personnel security policy and the associated personnel security controls; b. Designate an [Assignment: organization-defined official] to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the personnel security policy and procedures; and c. Review and update the current personnel security: 1. Policy [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] and following [Assignment: organization-defined events]; and 2. Procedures [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] and following [Assignment: organization-defined events].

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What else in your programme already covers this

This control maps to 42 controls across 28 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

ISO 27701:2019 · 4 controls

  • 6.4 Human resource security
  • 6.4.1 Prior to employment
  • 6.4.2 During employment
  • 6.4.3 Termination and change of employment

PCI DSS 4.0 · 4 controls

  • 12.6.3 12.6.3 Security awareness training on hire and annually with acknowledgment
  • 12.7.1 12.7.1 Pre-hire screening of personnel with CDE access
  • 8.2.5 8.2.5 Terminated users' access revoked immediately
  • 9.3.1 9.3.1 Personnel physical access procedures for the CDE

SOC 2 · 3 controls

  • SOC2-CC1.4 CC1.4 Attracting, developing and retaining competent people (COSO principle 4)
  • SOC2-CC1.5 CC1.5 Accountability for internal control responsibilities (COSO principle 5)
  • SOC2-CC5.3 CC5.3 Deploying controls through policies and procedures (COSO principle 12)

CMMC 2.0 · 2 controls

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 · 2 controls

  • NIST-CSF-GV.PO-01 Policy for managing cybersecurity risks is established based on organizational context, cybersecurity strategy, and priorities and is communicated and enforced
  • NIST-CSF-GV.RR-04 Cybersecurity is included in human resources practices

Aged Care Act 2024 (Australia) · 1 control

  • ACQS-7-3 Worker Screening

Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards · 1 control

C5 (Germany) · 1 control

  • C5-HR-02 Employment terms and conditions

CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) · 1 control

Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management · 1 control

  • ITSG33-PS Personnel Security (PS)

Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.0.1 · 1 control

  • CCM-HRS-01 Background Screening Policy and Procedures

FBI CJIS Security Policy · 1 control

  • CJIS-3 Personnel Security

FedRAMP High · 1 control

  • PS-1 Policy and Procedures

FedRAMP Moderate · 1 control

  • PS-1 Policy and Procedures

HIPAA Security Rule · 1 control

ISO 27002:2022 · 1 control

  • 6.2 Terms and conditions of employment

ISO 27799:2025 · 1 control

  • ISO27799-07 Workforce security and clearance procedures

ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management · 1 control

  • ISO28001-PI-01 Personnel Security Screening

ISO/IEC 27010:2015 · 1 control

  • 27010-7.1 Information Classification for Sharing

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 · 1 control

NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 · 1 control

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 HIGH · 1 control

  • PS-1 PS-1 Policy and Procedures

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW · 1 control

  • PS-1 PS-1 Policy and Procedures

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE · 1 control

  • PS-1 PS-1 Policy and Procedures

NIST SP 800-66 Rev 2 · 1 control

PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments · 1 control

  • PASONE-3 Personnel Security, Vetting, Awareness, and Training

Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) · 1 control

  • SOCI-CIRMP-PERSONNEL CIRMP hazard vector: Personnel

UK Gambling Commission LCCP and Remote Technical Standards · 1 control

  • UKGAMBLE-4 Resilience and Incident Response

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You are reading one control. How much of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 have you already done?

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 NIST800-PS-1 is one control. If you already hold one of the frameworks below, a reviewed crosswalk already says how much of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 your existing evidence covers. Hold ISO 27001:2022 and 163 of 1014 NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls already carry evidence.

If you hold ISO 27001:202216.1% covered · 851 gapsIf you hold ISO 27002:202210.8% covered · 904 gapsIf you hold Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.0.110.2% covered · 911 gapsIf you hold CIS Controls v810.1% covered · 912 gapsIf you hold NIST SP 800-171 Rev 310.1% covered · 912 gapsIf you hold C5 (Germany)9.6% covered · 917 gaps

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