NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
SC - System and Communications Protection

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 NIST800-SC-8: SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity

Protect the [Selection (one or more): confidentiality; integrity] of transmitted information.

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This control maps to 130 controls across 38 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

PCI DSS 4.0 · 10 controls

  • 1.2.6 1.2.6 Security features for insecure services in use
  • 10.1.1 10.1.1 Requirement 10 policies and procedures maintained and in use
  • 12.3.3 12.3.3 Cryptographic cipher suite and protocol inventory reviewed annually
  • 2.2.7 2.2.7 Non-console administrative access encrypted
  • 3.4.2 3.4.2 Remote access blocks copying or relocating PAN
  • 4.2.1 4.2.1 Strong cryptography safeguards PAN over public networks
  • 4.2.1.1 4.2.1.1 Inventory of trusted transmission keys and certificates
  • 4.2.1.2 4.2.1.2 Wireless networks use strong cryptography
  • 4.2.2 4.2.2 PAN secured when sent by end-user messaging
  • 8.3.2 8.3.2 Authentication factors unreadable with strong cryptography

ISO 27701:2019 · 9 controls

  • 6.10 Communications security
  • 6.10.2 Information transfer
  • 6.3.2 Mobile devices and teleworking
  • 6.7 Cryptography
  • 6.7.1 Cryptographic controls
  • 7.4.9 PII transmission controls
  • 8.4.3 PII transmission controls
  • 8.5.1 Basis for PII transfer between jurisdictions
  • 8.5.7 Engagement of a subcontractor to process PII

NIST SP 800-187 · 9 controls

CMMC 2.0 · 8 controls

HIPAA Security Rule · 7 controls

ISO 27001:2022 · 7 controls

  • 5.14 Information transfer
  • 7.12 Cabling security
  • 7.9 Security of assets off-premises
  • 8.12 Data leakage prevention
  • 8.20 Networks security
  • 8.21 Security of network services
  • 8.24 Use of cryptography

SOC 2 · 7 controls

  • SOC2-C1.1 C1.1 Identifying and maintaining confidential information
  • SOC2-CC6.6 CC6.6 Protection against threats from outside the system boundary
  • SOC2-CC6.7 CC6.7 Restricting and protecting information in transmission, movement and removal
  • SOC2-CC6.8 CC6.8 Preventing and detecting unauthorised or malicious software
  • SOC2-PI1.2 PI1.2 Controls over system inputs
  • SOC2-PI1.3 PI1.3 Controls over system processing
  • SOC2-PI1.4 PI1.4 Controls over output delivery

ISO 27002:2022 · 6 controls

  • 5.14 Information transfer
  • 6.7 Remote working
  • 8.12 Data leakage prevention
  • 8.20 Networks security
  • 8.21 Security of network services
  • 8.24 Use of cryptography

CIS Controls v8 · 5 controls

  • CIS-12.3 Securely Manage Network Infrastructure
  • CIS-12.6 Use of Secure Network Management and Communication Protocols
  • CIS-3.10 Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
  • CIS-4.6 Securely Manage Enterprise Assets and Software
  • CIS-9.5 Implement DMARC

FedRAMP High · 4 controls

  • AC-17(2) Protection of Confidentiality and Integrity Using Encryption
  • AC-18(1) Authentication and Encryption
  • SC-28(1) Cryptographic Protection
  • SC-7(4) External Telecommunications Services

FedRAMP Moderate · 4 controls

  • AC-17(2) Protection of Confidentiality and Integrity Using Encryption
  • AC-18(1) Authentication and Encryption
  • SC-28(1) Cryptographic Protection
  • SC-7(4) External Telecommunications Services

NIST SP 800-66 Rev 2 · 4 controls

  • ANSSI-HYG-18 Encrypt Sensitive Data Transmitted Over the Internet
  • ANSSI-HYG-21 Use Secure Protocols Wherever They Exist
  • ANSSI-HYG-32 Secure the Network Connection of Devices Used for Mobile Working
  • ASBv3-NS-9 Connect on-premises or cloud network privately
  • DP-3 Encrypt sensitive data in transit

C5 (Germany) · 2 controls

  • C5-COS-08 Policies for data transmission
  • C5-CRY-02 Encryption of data for transmission (transport encryption)
  • B.4.3 B.4.3 Communication Protocol
  • B.4.4 B.4.4 Communications Over Internet/Public Networks

NIS2 Directive · 2 controls

  • Art.21.2.h Policies and procedures on the use of cryptography and, where appropriate, encryption
  • Art.21.2.j Multi-factor or continuous authentication, secured communications and secured emergency communications
  • NIST-CSF-PR.AA-04 Identity assertions are protected, conveyed, and verified
  • NIST-CSF-PR.DS-02 The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-transit are protected
  • 3(e)(i)(A) Sec. 3(e)(i)(A) (now 3(c)(i)(A)) Protect civil space command and control
  • 4(c)(ii) Sec. 4(c)(ii) Enable encrypted DNS wherever clients and servers support it
  • ASD37-17 TLS encryption between email servers (Limited)
  • ADMF-5.2 Apply technical, procedural and physical safeguards
  • AUCDR-IS-2 Secure the network and systems within the data environment

ETSI EN 303 645 · 1 control

  • EN303645-5.5 Communicate securely

GDPR · 1 control

  • 161R1-SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity

NIST SP 800-171 · 1 control

  • 03.13.08 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity

NIST SP 800-172 · 1 control

  • 3.1.3e Employ Secure Information Transfer Solutions

NIST SP 800-183 · 1 control

  • SC-8 SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity
  • SC-8 SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity

PTES · 1 control

  • PTES-2.3 Encrypt sensitive communications and the final report in transit

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