NIST SP 800-66
Implementing the HIPAA Security Rule: A Guide to Protecting Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI)
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Framework Domains (26)
Access Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-ACCESS-MGMT | Implement Information Access Management |
Audit
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-ACTIVITY-REVIEW | Review Information System Activity Logs |
Audit Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-AUDIT-CTRL | Implement Audit Controls |
Authentication
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-PERSON-AUTH | Authenticate Persons or Entities |
Business Associate Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-BAA | Manage Business Associate Agreements |
Contingency Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-CONTINGENCY | Establish Contingency Plan |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-DOCUMENTATION | Maintain Policies, Procedures, and Documentation |
Evaluation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-EVALUATION | Perform Periodic Technical and Non Technical Evaluation |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-INCIDENT | Manage Security Incidents Involving ePHI |
Integrity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-INTEGRITY | Protect ePHI Integrity |
Media Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-MEDIA | Govern Device and Media Controls |
NIST SP 800-66: Administrative Safeguards
Organizational security management (NIST SP 800-66)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST800-66-06 | Security management process and risk analysis |
| NIST800-66-07 | Workforce security and clearance procedures |
| NIST800-66-08 | Information access management |
| NIST800-66-09 | Security awareness and training program |
| NIST800-66-10 | Contingency planning for ePHI |
| NIST800-66-11 | Business associate management |
NIST SP 800-66: Organizational Requirements
Policies, procedures, and documentation (NIST SP 800-66)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST800-66-21 | Security and privacy policies |
| NIST800-66-22 | Documentation and record retention |
| NIST800-66-23 | Compliance evaluation and review |
| NIST800-66-24 | Incident reporting procedures |
NIST SP 800-66: Patient Data Protection
Safeguarding protected health information (NIST SP 800-66)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST800-66-01 | ePHI access controls and authorization |
| NIST800-66-02 | ePHI encryption at rest and in transit |
| NIST800-66-03 | Minimum necessary standard enforcement |
| NIST800-66-04 | Patient data de-identification procedures |
| NIST800-66-05 | Audit trail for ePHI access |
NIST SP 800-66: Physical Safeguards
Physical security for systems with ePHI (NIST SP 800-66)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST800-66-17 | Facility access controls |
| NIST800-66-18 | Workstation security and use policies |
| NIST800-66-19 | Device and media controls |
| NIST800-66-20 | Disposal and re-use procedures |
NIST SP 800-66: Technical Safeguards
Technical measures for ePHI protection (NIST SP 800-66)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST800-66-12 | Unique user identification and authentication |
| NIST800-66-13 | Automatic logoff and session management |
| NIST800-66-14 | Audit controls and monitoring |
| NIST800-66-15 | Integrity controls for ePHI |
| NIST800-66-16 | Transmission security and encryption |
Physical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-FACILITY-ACCESS | Control Physical Facility Access |
Risk Analysis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-RISK-ANALYSIS | Conduct Risk Analysis on Electronic Protected Health Information |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-RISK-MGMT | Implement Risk Management Program |
Technical Access Control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-ACCESS-CTRL-TECH | Implement Technical Access Controls |
Transmission Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-TRANSMISSION | Protect Transmission of ePHI |
Workforce Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-WORKFORCE-AUTH | Authorize Workforce Access to ePHI |
Workforce Discipline
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-SANCTIONS | Apply Workforce Sanctions for Violations |
Workforce Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-WORKFORCE-CLEAR | Clear Workforce and Terminate Access |
Workforce Training
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-AWARENESS-TRAIN | Provide Security Awareness and Training |
Workstation Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 66-WORKSTATION | Govern Workstation Use and Security |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-66, you already cover:
ISO 27799
22%
10 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 13485
22%
10 controls mapped
Compare →MARS-E
22%
10 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-66?
NIST SP 800-66 is a compliance framework from United States with 26 domains and 45 controls. Implementing the HIPAA Security Rule: A Guide to Protecting Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-66 have?
NIST SP 800-66 has 45 controls organised across 26 domains. The largest domains are NIST SP 800-66: Administrative Safeguards (6 controls), NIST SP 800-66: Patient Data Protection (5 controls), NIST SP 800-66: Technical Safeguards (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-66 map to?
NIST SP 800-66 maps to 368 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 27799 (22% coverage), ISO 13485 (22% coverage), MARS-E (22% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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