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NIST SP 800-37

United States
vRev 2
16 domains
39 controls

Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Security Engineering Approach for the Federal Government

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Framework Domains (16)

Assess

2 controls
Controls in the Assess domain of NIST SP 800-372 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-6Control Assessment
SP800-37-7Plan of Action and Milestones

Authorize

2 controls
Controls in the Authorize domain of NIST SP 800-372 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-19Authorization to Operate Maintenance
SP800-37-8System Authorization

Automation

1 controls
Controls in the Automation domain of NIST SP 800-371 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-16Use of Automation in RMF

Categorize

1 controls
Controls in the Categorize domain of NIST SP 800-371 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-3Security Categorization

Governance

1 controls
Controls in the Governance domain of NIST SP 800-371 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-15Risk Executive Function

Implement

1 controls
Controls in the Implement domain of NIST SP 800-371 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-5Control Implementation

Monitor

4 controls
Controls in the Monitor domain of NIST SP 800-374 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-10Ongoing System Changes
SP800-37-11Ongoing Risk Determination and Acceptance
SP800-37-12System Disposal
SP800-37-9Continuous Monitoring Strategy

NIST SP 800-37: Risk Assessment

5 controls

Identifying and analyzing risks (NIST SP 800-37)

Controls in the NIST SP 800-37: Risk Assessment domain of NIST SP 800-375 controls
CodeTitle
NIST37-06Risk identification methods
NIST37-07Risk analysis and evaluation
NIST37-08Risk criteria and thresholds
NIST37-09Risk scenario development
NIST37-10Risk interdependency analysis

NIST SP 800-37: Risk Framework & Governance

5 controls

Establishing risk management framework (NIST SP 800-37)

Controls in the NIST SP 800-37: Risk Framework & Governance domain of NIST SP 800-375 controls
CodeTitle
NIST37-01Risk management policy and scope
NIST37-02Risk governance structure
NIST37-03Risk culture and communication
NIST37-04Stakeholder requirements for risk
NIST37-05Risk management integration

NIST SP 800-37: Risk Monitoring & Review

5 controls

Ongoing monitoring and review of risks (NIST SP 800-37)

Controls in the NIST SP 800-37: Risk Monitoring & Review domain of NIST SP 800-375 controls
CodeTitle
NIST37-16Risk monitoring procedures
NIST37-17Risk reporting and communication
NIST37-18Risk register maintenance
NIST37-19Continuous improvement of risk processes
NIST37-20Management review of risk program

NIST SP 800-37: Risk Treatment

5 controls

Treating and managing identified risks (NIST SP 800-37)

Controls in the NIST SP 800-37: Risk Treatment domain of NIST SP 800-375 controls
CodeTitle
NIST37-11Risk treatment options and selection
NIST37-12Risk treatment plan development
NIST37-13Residual risk acceptance
NIST37-14Risk transfer and insurance
NIST37-15Control implementation and monitoring

Prepare

2 controls
Controls in the Prepare domain of NIST SP 800-372 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-1RMF Prepare Step at the Organization Level
SP800-37-2RMF Prepare Step at the System Level

Privacy

1 controls
Controls in the Privacy domain of NIST SP 800-371 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-17Privacy Integration in RMF

Roles

2 controls
Controls in the Roles domain of NIST SP 800-372 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-13Common Control Provider Responsibilities
SP800-37-14Hybrid Control Treatment

Select

1 controls
Controls in the Select domain of NIST SP 800-371 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-4Control Selection

Supply Chain

1 controls
Controls in the Supply Chain domain of NIST SP 800-371 controls
CodeTitle
SP800-37-18Supply Chain Risk Management Integration

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with NIST SP 800-37, you already cover:

Maps to 214 other frameworks

39 total controls
ISO 31000
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
18%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
18%
NIST SP 800-30
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
18%
ISO 27005
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
18%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
18%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
18%
South Korea ISMS-P
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
18%
NIST SP 800-39
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
18%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
18%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
15%
NIST SP 1800-32
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
6 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
NIST Privacy Framework Version 1.0
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
NERC CIP
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
15%
NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
15%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
NIST Privacy Framework 1.0
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
15%
API 1164
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
15%
RBI Cybersecurity Framework for Banks
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
15%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
6 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
15%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
MTCS - Multi-Tier Cloud Security (Singapore)
6 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
NIS2 Directive
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
ISO 27019
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
IEC 62443
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Oman National Cybersecurity Framework
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
15%
OECD AI Principles
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
South Korea Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP)
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
15%
Singapore AI Governance Framework
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) - NAIC Model Act
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
15%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
TSA Pipeline Security
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
UK AI Regulation Framework
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
10%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
SWIFT CSCF
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
10%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
ISO 45001
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
ISO 22000
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
ISO 22320:2018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO/IEC 23837 - Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
8%
APRA CPS 234
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
OCC Heightened Standards (12 CFR Part 30, Appendix D)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
TNFD Recommendations
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
Singapore Model AI Governance Framework (2nd Edition)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Solvency II
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
OSFI B-13
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
SWIFT CSP
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
PSD2 SCA
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
PCI SSF
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
PCI PIN Security
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
PCI P2PE
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
SASB Standards (ISSB Integrated)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
SASB Standards
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
Open Banking Security
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (2024 Update)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
O-RAN WG11 Security Specification
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
South Korea PIPA
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law (MDL-668)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
PCAOB AS 2201 - Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Connected Product Safety
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
ISO 13485
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NIST SP 800-145
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Bahrain PDPL
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Spain ENS
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
GDPR
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Saudi PDPL
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 27018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Turkey KVKK
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
MTCS (Singapore)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Azure Security Benchmark
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 27799
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NIST SP 800-190
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NIST SP 800-122
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
NIST SP 800-144
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NIST SP 800-146
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 27017
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
New Hampshire Data Privacy Act
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
APPI
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Switzerland FADP
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Virginia CDPA
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Privacy Act 2020
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Saudi NCA ECC
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
Utah Consumer Privacy Act
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
8%
NIST SP 800-66
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Peru DPL
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Zambia Data Protection Act (2021)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
UK Data Protection Act 2018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
UK Online Safety Act 2023
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
New Jersey Data Privacy Act
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Vietnam PDPD
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Sri Lanka Personal Data Protection Act (No. 9 of 2022)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
Tennessee IPA
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
POPIA
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
PDPA Thailand
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Texas Data Privacy Act
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Rwanda DPL
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Philippines DPA
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Qatar DPL
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Taiwan PDPA
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
FedRAMP High
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
FedRAMP Moderate
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Uruguay DPL
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
PDPA Singapore
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Nigeria Open Banking Regulatory Framework (CBN, 2023)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 56002
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO 37002:2021 - Whistleblowing Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO 9001
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 19011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 37301
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
SWIFT CSCF v2024
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 37001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 20000-1
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 14001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 45001:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 14001:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 9001:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 55001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 30401
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIST SP 800-37?

NIST SP 800-37 is a compliance framework from United States with 16 domains and 39 controls. Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Security Engineering Approach for the Federal Government It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does NIST SP 800-37 have?

NIST SP 800-37 has 39 controls organised across 16 domains. The largest domains are NIST SP 800-37: Risk Assessment (5 controls), NIST SP 800-37: Risk Framework & Governance (5 controls), NIST SP 800-37: Risk Monitoring & Review (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does NIST SP 800-37 map to?

NIST SP 800-37 maps to 214 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 31000 (18% coverage), EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation (18% coverage), NIST SP 800-30 (18% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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