NIST SP 800-145
The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing
NIST SP 800-145 is a compliance framework from United States with 8 domains and 8 controls that map to 166 other frameworks. The largest domains are Deployment Models (1 controls), Essential Characteristics - Consumer Access (1 controls), Essential Characteristics - Elasticity (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (8)
Deployment Models
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP145-6 | Deployment Model Classification (Private, Community, Public, Hybrid) |
Essential Characteristics - Consumer Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP145-1 | On-Demand Self-Service and Broad Network Access Characteristics |
Essential Characteristics - Elasticity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP145-3 | Rapid Elasticity Characteristic and Capacity Management |
Essential Characteristics - Measurement and Billing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP145-4 | Measured Service Characteristic and Billing Transparency |
Essential Characteristics - Shared Infrastructure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP145-2 | Resource Pooling and Multi-Tenancy Characteristic |
Governance, Reporting, Education
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP145-8 | Governance, Reporting, and Stakeholder Education on Cloud Definition |
Procurement and Service Catalogue Alignment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP145-7 | Cloud Procurement Standards Aligned to NIST SP 800-145 Definition |
Service Models
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP145-5 | Service Model Classification (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-145, you already cover:
ISO 27018
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 27017
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →Turkey KVKK
50%
4 controls mapped
Compare →+ 163 more: Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) (50%), OWASP MASVS (50%)
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What is NIST SP 800-145 and who does it apply to?
NIST SP 800-145 is a compliance framework from United States with 8 domains and 8 controls. The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does NIST SP 800-145 actually require?
NIST SP 800-145 has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Deployment Models (1 controls), Essential Characteristics - Consumer Access (1 controls), Essential Characteristics - Elasticity (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of NIST SP 800-145 do I already cover?
NIST SP 800-145 maps to 166 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 27018 (63% coverage), ISO 27017 (63% coverage), Turkey KVKK (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement NIST SP 800-145?
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