NIST SP 800-37
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
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-6 | Control Assessment |
| SP800-37-7 | Plan of Action and Milestones |
Authorize
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-19 | Authorization to Operate Maintenance |
| SP800-37-8 | System Authorization |
Automation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-16 | Use of Automation in RMF |
Categorize
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-3 | Security Categorization |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-15 | Risk Executive Function |
Implement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-5 | Control Implementation |
Monitor
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-10 | Ongoing System Changes |
| SP800-37-11 | Ongoing Risk Determination and Acceptance |
| SP800-37-12 | System Disposal |
| SP800-37-9 | Continuous Monitoring Strategy |
NIST SP 800-37: Risk Assessment
Identifying and analyzing risks (NIST SP 800-37)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST37-06 | Risk identification methods |
| NIST37-07 | Risk analysis and evaluation |
| NIST37-08 | Risk criteria and thresholds |
| NIST37-09 | Risk scenario development |
| NIST37-10 | Risk interdependency analysis |
NIST SP 800-37: Risk Framework & Governance
Establishing risk management framework (NIST SP 800-37)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST37-01 | Risk management policy and scope |
| NIST37-02 | Risk governance structure |
| NIST37-03 | Risk culture and communication |
| NIST37-04 | Stakeholder requirements for risk |
| NIST37-05 | Risk management integration |
NIST SP 800-37: Risk Monitoring & Review
Ongoing monitoring and review of risks (NIST SP 800-37)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST37-16 | Risk monitoring procedures |
| NIST37-17 | Risk reporting and communication |
| NIST37-18 | Risk register maintenance |
| NIST37-19 | Continuous improvement of risk processes |
| NIST37-20 | Management review of risk program |
NIST SP 800-37: Risk Treatment
Treating and managing identified risks (NIST SP 800-37)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST37-11 | Risk treatment options and selection |
| NIST37-12 | Risk treatment plan development |
| NIST37-13 | Residual risk acceptance |
| NIST37-14 | Risk transfer and insurance |
| NIST37-15 | Control implementation and monitoring |
Prepare
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-1 | RMF Prepare Step at the Organization Level |
| SP800-37-2 | RMF Prepare Step at the System Level |
Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-17 | Privacy Integration in RMF |
Roles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-13 | Common Control Provider Responsibilities |
| SP800-37-14 | Hybrid Control Treatment |
Select
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-4 | Control Selection |
Supply Chain
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-37-18 | Supply Chain Risk Management Integration |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-37, you already cover:
ISO 31000
18%
7 controls mapped
Compare →EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
18%
7 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-30
18%
7 controls mapped
Compare →+ 211 more: ISO 27005 (18%), NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements (18%)
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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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