NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment)
Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment
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Framework Domains (8)
Execution Phase
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP115-6 | Execution Phase - Discovery, Attack, and Reporting |
Operations Support
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP115-8 | Operational Considerations - Tools, Reporting Templates, ISMS Integration, Annex Material |
Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP115-1 | Scope, Methodology, and Assessment Planning |
Planning Phase Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP115-5 | Planning Phase - Engagement Coordination and Logistics |
Post-Test Phase
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP115-7 | Post-Test Activities - Remediation, Mitigation, and Re-testing |
Review Techniques
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP115-2 | Review Techniques - Documentation, Logs, Rulesets, Configurations |
Target Identification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP115-3 | Target Identification and Analysis - Network Discovery, Port and Service ID, Vuln Scanning |
Vulnerability Validation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP115-4 | Target Vulnerability Validation - Password Cracking, Pen Testing, Social Engineering |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment), you already cover:
OWASP MASVS
50%
4 controls mapped
Compare →OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
50%
4 controls mapped
Compare →OWASP ASVS
50%
4 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment)?
NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) is a compliance framework from United States with 8 domains and 8 controls. Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) have?
NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Execution Phase (1 controls), Operations Support (1 controls), Planning (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) map to?
NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) maps to 148 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OWASP MASVS (50% coverage), OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM) (50% coverage), OWASP ASVS (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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