NIST SP 800-61
Computer Security Incident Handling Guide
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Framework Domains (10)
Automation and Orchestration
Cloud, Third-Party, Threat Intel
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP61-8 | Cloud, Third-Party, and Supply-Chain Incident Handling and Threat Intelligence Integration |
Containment, Eradication, Recovery
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP61-5 | Containment, Eradication, and Recovery |
Coordination, Sharing, Privacy/Breach
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP61-7 | Coordination, Information Sharing, Privacy and Breach Response |
Detection and Analysis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP61-4 | Detection and Analysis: Sources, Triage, Categorisation, Prioritisation |
Policy, Plan, Procedures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP61-1 | Incident Response Policy, Plan, and Procedures |
Post-Incident Activity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP61-6 | Post-Incident Activity: Lessons Learned, Evidence Retention, Metrics |
Preparation - Capability Build
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP61-3 | Preparation: Communications, Toolkits, Training, Exercises, Threat Intelligence |
Team Structure and Staffing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP61-2 | Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) Structure and Staffing |
Triage
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-61, you already cover:
OWASP MASVS
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →OWASP ASVS
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 19650 - Organisation and Digitisation of Information about Buildings and Civil Engineering Works (BIM)
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →+ 146 more: ISO 27043 (63%), NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices (63%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-61?
NIST SP 800-61 is a compliance framework from United States with 10 domains and 8 controls. Computer Security Incident Handling Guide It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-61 have?
NIST SP 800-61 has 8 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are Cloud, Third-Party, Threat Intel (1 controls), Containment, Eradication, Recovery (1 controls), Coordination, Sharing, Privacy/Breach (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-61 map to?
NIST SP 800-61 maps to 149 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OWASP MASVS (63% coverage), OWASP ASVS (63% coverage), ISO 19650 - Organisation and Digitisation of Information about Buildings and Civil Engineering Works (BIM) (63% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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