NIST SP 800-128
Guide for Security-Focused Configuration Management
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Framework Domains (10)
Controlling Configuration Changes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SecCM-CHANGE-1 | Configuration Change Control Process |
| SecCM-CHANGE-2 | Security Impact Analysis |
| SecCM-CHANGE-3 | Access Restrictions for Change |
| SecCM-CHANGE-4 | Testing and Validation |
| SecCM-CHANGE-5 | Retention of Configuration Records |
| SecCM-CHANGE-6 | Automated Change Control Tools |
| SecCM-CHANGE-7 | Emergency Change Handling |
Identifying & Implementing Configurations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SecCM-ID-1 | Configuration Item Identification |
| SecCM-ID-2 | Baseline Configuration Development |
| SecCM-ID-3 | Common Secure Configurations |
| SecCM-ID-4 | Least Functionality |
| SecCM-ID-5 | Implementation and Provisioning |
Monitoring
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SecCM-MONITOR-1 | Continuous Monitoring of Configurations |
| SecCM-MONITOR-2 | Configuration Drift Detection |
| SecCM-MONITOR-3 | Vulnerability Identification and Remediation |
| SecCM-MONITOR-4 | Compliance Reporting |
| SecCM-MONITOR-5 | Unauthorized Change Detection |
| SecCM-MONITOR-6 | Metrics and Measurement |
| SecCM-MONITOR-7 | Feedback into Baselines |
| SecCM-MONITOR-8 | Audit and Independent Assessment |
NIST SP 800-128: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (NIST SP 800-128)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST128-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| NIST128-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| NIST128-13 | Authentication and password management |
| NIST128-14 | Privileged access management |
| NIST128-15 | Access review and recertification |
NIST SP 800-128: Asset Management
Information asset management (NIST SP 800-128)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST128-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| NIST128-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| NIST128-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| NIST128-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| NIST128-10 | Media management and disposal |
NIST SP 800-128: Communications Security
Network and communications security (NIST SP 800-128)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST128-27 | Network security management |
| NIST128-28 | Network service security |
| NIST128-29 | Segregation in networks |
| NIST128-30 | Information transfer policies |
| NIST128-31 | Secure messaging |
NIST SP 800-128: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (NIST SP 800-128)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST128-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| NIST128-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| NIST128-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| NIST128-19 | Certificate management |
| NIST128-20 | Key lifecycle management |
NIST SP 800-128: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (NIST SP 800-128)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST128-01 | Information security policy framework |
| NIST128-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| NIST128-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| NIST128-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| NIST128-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
NIST SP 800-128: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (NIST SP 800-128)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST128-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| NIST128-22 | Protection from malware |
| NIST128-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| NIST128-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| NIST128-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| NIST128-26 | Audit considerations |
Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SecCM-PLAN-1 | SecCM Policy and Procedures |
| SecCM-PLAN-2 | SecCM Plan |
| SecCM-PLAN-3 | Roles and Responsibilities |
| SecCM-PLAN-4 | Integration with Organizational CM |
| SecCM-PLAN-5 | Tools, Techniques, and Resources |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-128, you already cover:
OWASP MASVS
30%
17 controls mapped
Compare →California IoT Security Law
30%
17 controls mapped
Compare →MITRE D3FEND
30%
17 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-128?
NIST SP 800-128 is a compliance framework from United States with 10 domains and 56 controls. Guide for Security-Focused Configuration Management It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-128 have?
NIST SP 800-128 has 56 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are Monitoring (8 controls), Controlling Configuration Changes (7 controls), NIST SP 800-128: Operations Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-128 map to?
NIST SP 800-128 maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OWASP MASVS (30% coverage), California IoT Security Law (30% coverage), MITRE D3FEND (30% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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