NIST SP 800-146
Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations
NIST SP 800-146 is a compliance framework from United States with 8 domains and 8 controls that map to 166 other frameworks. The largest domains are Audit, Cost, and Continuous Improvement (1 controls), Cloud Adoption Strategy (1 controls), Deployment Model Operational Posture (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (8)
Audit, Cost, and Continuous Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP146-8 | Cloud Auditing, Accountability, Cost Management, and Lessons Learned |
Cloud Adoption Strategy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP146-1 | Cloud Adoption Strategy, Workload Suitability, and Decision Framework |
Deployment Model Operational Posture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP146-5 | Deployment Model Recommendations (Public, Private, Community, Hybrid) |
IaaS Operational Posture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP146-4 | IaaS Operational Recommendations and Workload Hardening |
Operational Quality and Portability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP146-7 | Service Level, Performance, Reliability, Interoperability, and Portability |
PaaS Operational Posture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP146-3 | PaaS Operational Recommendations and Application Portability |
SaaS Operational Posture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP146-2 | SaaS Operational Recommendations and Provider Assurance |
Security and Privacy Posture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTSP146-6 | Cloud Security and Privacy Recommendations |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-146, you already cover:
OWASP MASVS
50%
4 controls mapped
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50%
4 controls mapped
Compare →South Korea ISMS-P
50%
4 controls mapped
Compare →+ 163 more: ISO 27018 (50%), NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (50%)
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What is NIST SP 800-146 and who does it apply to?
NIST SP 800-146 is a compliance framework from United States with 8 domains and 8 controls. Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does NIST SP 800-146 actually require?
NIST SP 800-146 has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Audit, Cost, and Continuous Improvement (1 controls), Cloud Adoption Strategy (1 controls), Deployment Model Operational Posture (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 800-146 do I already cover?
NIST SP 800-146 maps to 166 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OWASP MASVS (50% coverage), OWASP ASVS (50% coverage), South Korea ISMS-P (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement NIST SP 800-146?
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