IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
The IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 17-T (Rev 1) provides technical guidance on implementing computer security at nuclear facilities. It addresses cybersecurity for nuclear instrumentation and control (I&C) systems, safety systems, and information technology supporting nuclear security. Part of the broader IAEA Nuclear Security framework that includes physical protection, nuclear material accounting, and transport security.
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Framework Domains (11)
IAEA NSS-17 Access Control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-AccessControl-OT-IT-Authentication-Authorization | IAEA NSS-17 - Access Control + Authentication + Authorization + IAM + Privileged Access for OT and IT |
IAEA NSS-17 Architecture + Zones
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-Architecture-Zones-DefenceInDepth-Segmentation | IAEA NSS-17 - Computer Security Architecture + Zone Model + Defence in Depth + Network Segmentation + Boundary |
IAEA NSS-17 Assurance + Regulator + Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-Assurance-Regulator-Inspection-Reporting-Improvement | IAEA NSS-17 - Assurance Activities + Regulator Interface + Inspection + Reporting + Information Sharing + Continuous Improvement |
IAEA NSS-17 Detect + IR + Recovery
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-Detect-Monitor-Logging-IR-Recovery-Exercises | IAEA NSS-17 - Detection + Monitoring + Logging + Incident Response + Recovery + Computer Security Exercises |
IAEA NSS-17 Graded Approach + Security Levels + Risk + DBT
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-GradedApproach-SecurityLevels-Risk-DBT | IAEA NSS-17 - Graded Approach + Computer Security Levels + Risk-Informed Methodology + Threat Assessment + DBT Alignment + Consequence Analysis |
IAEA NSS-17 Personnel + Training
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-Personnel-Trustworthiness-Training-Awareness | IAEA NSS-17 - Personnel Security + Trustworthiness + Training + Awareness + Cyber Hygiene |
IAEA NSS-17 Physical + Lifecycle + Safety Interface
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-Physical-Lifecycle-Decommissioning-Safety-Emergency | IAEA NSS-17 - Physical Protection of Computer Systems + Lifecycle + Decommissioning + Safety + Emergency Preparedness Interface |
IAEA NSS-17 Scope + CSP Establishment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-Scope-NSS-Family-CSP-Establishment | IAEA NSS-17 + NSS-42-G - Scope + Nuclear Security Series Family + Computer Security Programme Establishment + Roles + Management System Integration |
IAEA NSS-17 Supply Chain + Third Party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-SupplyChain-ThirdParty-OEM-Trust | IAEA NSS-17 - Supply Chain + Third Party + OEM + Vendor Security + Trustworthy Components |
IAEA NSS-17 System Integrity + Configuration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-SystemIntegrity-Configuration-Change-Management | IAEA NSS-17 - System Integrity + Configuration Management + Change Management + Baseline + Hardening |
IAEA NSS-17 Vulnerability + Patch + Media
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IAEA-NSS17-Vulnerability-Patch-RemovableMedia-Portable | IAEA NSS-17 - Vulnerability Management + Patch + Removable Media + Portable Device Control |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1), you already cover:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
73%
8 controls mapped
Compare →ISO/IEC 27400:2022
64%
7 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
64%
7 controls mapped
Compare →+ 278 more: PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments (64%), New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) (64%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)?
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1) is a compliance framework from International (IAEA) with 11 domains and 11 controls. The IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 17-T (Rev 1) provides technical guidance on implementing computer security at nuclear facilities. It addresses cybersecurity for nuclear instrumentation and control (I&C) systems, safety systems, and information technology supporting nuclear security. Part of the broader IAEA Nuclear Security framework that includes physical protection, nuclear material accounting, and transport security. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1) have?
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1) has 11 controls organised across 11 domains. The largest domains are IAEA NSS-17 Access Control (1 controls), IAEA NSS-17 Architecture + Zones (1 controls), IAEA NSS-17 Assurance + Regulator + Improvement (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1) map to?
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1) maps to 281 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (73% coverage), ISO/IEC 27400:2022 (64% coverage), NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements (64% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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