NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment)
Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment
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Framework Domains (14)
Assessment Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-115-2.1 | Information Security Assessment Methodology |
Execution
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-115-7.1 | Assessment Execution |
NIST SP 800-115: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (NIST SP 800-115)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST115-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| NIST115-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| NIST115-13 | Authentication and password management |
| NIST115-14 | Privileged access management |
| NIST115-15 | Access review and recertification |
NIST SP 800-115: Asset Management
Information asset management (NIST SP 800-115)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST115-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| NIST115-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| NIST115-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| NIST115-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| NIST115-10 | Media management and disposal |
NIST SP 800-115: Communications Security
Network and communications security (NIST SP 800-115)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST115-27 | Network security management |
| NIST115-28 | Network service security |
| NIST115-29 | Segregation in networks |
| NIST115-30 | Information transfer policies |
| NIST115-31 | Secure messaging |
NIST SP 800-115: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (NIST SP 800-115)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST115-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| NIST115-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| NIST115-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| NIST115-19 | Certificate management |
| NIST115-20 | Key lifecycle management |
NIST SP 800-115: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (NIST SP 800-115)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST115-01 | Information security policy framework |
| NIST115-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| NIST115-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| NIST115-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| NIST115-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
NIST SP 800-115: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (NIST SP 800-115)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST115-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| NIST115-22 | Protection from malware |
| NIST115-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| NIST115-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| NIST115-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| NIST115-26 | Audit considerations |
Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-115-6.1 | Security Assessment Planning |
| 800-115-6.2 | Rules of Engagement |
| SP800-171-3.14.7 | Identify unauthorized use |
Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-115-8.1 | Post-Testing Activities |
Review Techniques
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-115-3.1 | Documentation Review |
| 800-115-3.2 | Log Review |
| 800-115-3.3 | Ruleset Review |
| 800-115-3.4 | System Configuration Review |
| 800-115-3.5 | Network Sniffing |
| 800-115-3.6 | File Integrity Checking |
Supporting Practices
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-115-A.1 | Data Handling Considerations |
| 800-115-A.2 | Coordination with Other Assessments |
Target Identification and Analysis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-115-4.1 | Network Discovery |
| 800-115-4.2 | Network Port and Service Identification |
| 800-115-4.3 | Vulnerability Scanning |
| 800-115-4.4 | Wireless Scanning |
Target Vulnerability Validation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-115-5.1 | Password Cracking |
| 800-115-5.2 | Penetration Testing |
| 800-115-5.3 | Social Engineering |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment), you already cover:
3GPP Security
33%
17 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 27002:2022
33%
17 controls mapped
Compare →California IoT Security Law
33%
17 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment)?
NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) is a compliance framework from United States with 14 domains and 52 controls. Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) have?
NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) has 52 controls organised across 14 domains. The largest domains are NIST SP 800-115: Operations Security (6 controls), Review Techniques (6 controls), NIST SP 800-115: Access Control (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) map to?
NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment) maps to 598 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are 3GPP Security (33% coverage), ISO 27002:2022 (33% coverage), California IoT Security Law (33% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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