FISMA
Federal Information Security Modernization Act
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Framework Domains (6)
FISMA: Access Control & Identity
Managing access to information systems (FISMA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FISMA-01 | Account management and provisioning |
| FISMA-02 | Access enforcement and least privilege |
| FISMA-03 | Multi-factor authentication requirements |
| FISMA-04 | Remote access controls |
| FISMA-05 | Wireless access restrictions |
| FISMA-06 | Identity proofing and verification |
FISMA: Audit & Accountability
Audit logging and accountability measures (FISMA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FISMA-28 | Audit event logging and storage |
| FISMA-29 | Audit record review and analysis |
| FISMA-30 | Time synchronization |
| FISMA-31 | Audit log protection and retention |
| FISMA-32 | Accountability and non-repudiation |
FISMA: Configuration Management
Managing system configurations securely (FISMA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FISMA-23 | Baseline configuration establishment |
| FISMA-24 | Configuration change control |
| FISMA-25 | Security impact analysis |
| FISMA-26 | System component inventory |
| FISMA-27 | Software usage restrictions |
FISMA: Incident Response
Detecting and responding to security incidents (FISMA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FISMA-18 | Incident response planning and testing |
| FISMA-19 | Incident handling and containment |
| FISMA-20 | Incident reporting and notification |
| FISMA-21 | Forensic analysis capabilities |
| FISMA-22 | Lessons learned and improvement |
FISMA: Risk Assessment & Management
Identifying and managing cybersecurity risks (FISMA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FISMA-13 | Risk assessment procedures |
| FISMA-14 | Vulnerability scanning and management |
| FISMA-15 | Security categorization |
| FISMA-16 | Threat intelligence integration |
| FISMA-17 | Continuous monitoring strategy |
FISMA: System & Communications Protection
Protecting systems and communications (FISMA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FISMA-07 | Boundary protection and segmentation |
| FISMA-08 | Cryptographic protection of data |
| FISMA-09 | Denial-of-service protection |
| FISMA-10 | Transmission confidentiality and integrity |
| FISMA-11 | Session management controls |
| FISMA-12 | Network monitoring and defense |
Maps to 518 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FISMA?
FISMA is a compliance framework from United States with 6 domains and 32 controls. Federal Information Security Modernization Act It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does FISMA have?
FISMA has 32 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are FISMA: Access Control & Identity (6 controls), FISMA: System & Communications Protection (6 controls), FISMA: Audit & Accountability (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does FISMA map to?
FISMA maps to 518 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture (63% coverage), ANSSI Cybersecurity Framework (63% coverage), BSI IT-Grundschutz (63% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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