NIST SP 800-123
Guide to General Server Security
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Framework Domains (13)
Application Layer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-123-6.1 | Server Application Security |
| 800-123-6.2 | Web Server Security |
| 800-123-6.3 | Database Server Security |
Decommissioning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-123-7.2 | Server Decommissioning |
Deployment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-123-4.1 | Installation and Initial Configuration |
| 800-123-4.2 | Network Configuration |
| 800-123-4.3 | Server Time Synchronization |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-123-7.1 | Incident Response for Servers |
NIST SP 800-123: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (NIST SP 800-123)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST123-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| NIST123-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| NIST123-13 | Authentication and password management |
| NIST123-14 | Privileged access management |
| NIST123-15 | Access review and recertification |
NIST SP 800-123: Asset Management
Information asset management (NIST SP 800-123)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST123-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| NIST123-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| NIST123-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| NIST123-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| NIST123-10 | Media management and disposal |
NIST SP 800-123: Communications Security
Network and communications security (NIST SP 800-123)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST123-27 | Network security management |
| NIST123-28 | Network service security |
| NIST123-29 | Segregation in networks |
| NIST123-30 | Information transfer policies |
| NIST123-31 | Secure messaging |
NIST SP 800-123: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (NIST SP 800-123)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST123-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| NIST123-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| NIST123-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| NIST123-19 | Certificate management |
| NIST123-20 | Key lifecycle management |
NIST SP 800-123: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (NIST SP 800-123)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST123-01 | Information security policy framework |
| NIST123-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| NIST123-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| NIST123-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| NIST123-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
NIST SP 800-123: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (NIST SP 800-123)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST123-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| NIST123-22 | Protection from malware |
| NIST123-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| NIST123-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| NIST123-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| NIST123-26 | Audit considerations |
Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-123-5.1 | Backup and Recovery |
| 800-123-5.2 | Security Testing |
| 800-123-5.3 | Configuration Management |
| 800-123-5.4 | Server Administration |
| 800-123-5.5 | Malware Protection |
Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-123-2.1 | Server Security Planning |
| 800-123-2.2 | Server Security Policy |
Server Hardening
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 800-123-3.1 | Operating System Patching |
| 800-123-3.2 | Removal of Unnecessary Services |
| 800-123-3.3 | Server User Authentication |
| 800-123-3.4 | Resource Controls |
| 800-123-3.5 | Logging and Monitoring |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-123, you already cover:
OWASP ASVS
33%
17 controls mapped
Compare →MITRE D3FEND
33%
17 controls mapped
Compare →Proposal for a Regulation on Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
33%
17 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-123?
NIST SP 800-123 is a compliance framework from United States with 13 domains and 51 controls. Guide to General Server Security It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-123 have?
NIST SP 800-123 has 51 controls organised across 13 domains. The largest domains are NIST SP 800-123: Operations Security (6 controls), NIST SP 800-123: Access Control (5 controls), NIST SP 800-123: Asset Management (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-123 map to?
NIST SP 800-123 maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OWASP ASVS (33% coverage), MITRE D3FEND (33% coverage), Proposal for a Regulation on Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) (33% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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