NIST SP 800-218
Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF)
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Framework Domains (10)
NIST SP 800-218: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (NIST SP 800-218)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST218-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| NIST218-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| NIST218-13 | Authentication and password management |
| NIST218-14 | Privileged access management |
| NIST218-15 | Access review and recertification |
NIST SP 800-218: Asset Management
Information asset management (NIST SP 800-218)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST218-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| NIST218-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| NIST218-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| NIST218-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| NIST218-10 | Media management and disposal |
NIST SP 800-218: Communications Security
Network and communications security (NIST SP 800-218)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST218-27 | Network security management |
| NIST218-28 | Network service security |
| NIST218-29 | Segregation in networks |
| NIST218-30 | Information transfer policies |
| NIST218-31 | Secure messaging |
NIST SP 800-218: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (NIST SP 800-218)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST218-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| NIST218-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| NIST218-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| NIST218-19 | Certificate management |
| NIST218-20 | Key lifecycle management |
NIST SP 800-218: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (NIST SP 800-218)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST218-01 | Information security policy framework |
| NIST218-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| NIST218-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| NIST218-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| NIST218-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
NIST SP 800-218: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (NIST SP 800-218)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST218-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| NIST218-22 | Protection from malware |
| NIST218-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| NIST218-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| NIST218-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| NIST218-26 | Audit considerations |
Prepare the Organization
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-218-PO.1.1 | Define Security Requirements for Software Development |
| SP800-218-PO.1.2 | Implement Security Requirements in the Toolchain |
| SP800-218-PO.2.1 | Roles and Responsibilities for Secure Development |
| SP800-218-PO.2.2 | Training and Skills Maintenance |
| SP800-218-PO.3.1 | Supporting Toolchain Selection |
| SP800-218-PO.3.2 | Toolchain Configuration and Integration |
| SP800-218-PO.4.1 | Criteria for Software Security |
| SP800-218-PO.5.1 | Secure Development Environment Implementation |
Produce Well Secured Software
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-218-PW.1.1 | Design Software to Meet Security Requirements |
| SP800-218-PW.4.1 | Reuse Trusted Software Components |
| SP800-218-PW.4.4 | Verify Acquired Components Meet Security Requirements |
| SP800-218-PW.5.1 | Secure Coding Practices |
| SP800-218-PW.6.1 | Configure Compilation and Build Processes Securely |
| SP800-218-PW.7.1 | Code Review |
| SP800-218-PW.8.1 | Executable Testing for Security |
| SP800-218-PW.9.1 | Configure Software to Have Secure Settings by Default |
Protect the Software
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-218-PS.1.1 | Protect All Forms of Code from Unauthorized Modification |
| SP800-218-PS.2.1 | Provide a Mechanism for Verifying Software Release Integrity |
| SP800-218-PS.3.1 | Archive and Protect Released Software |
| SP800-218-PS.3.2 | Software Bill of Materials |
Respond to Vulnerabilities
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP800-218-RV.1.1 | Identify and Confirm Vulnerabilities on an Ongoing Basis |
| SP800-218-RV.2.1 | Assess, Prioritize, and Remediate Vulnerabilities |
| SP800-218-RV.3.1 | Analyze Vulnerabilities to Identify Root Causes |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-218, you already cover:
NIST SP 800-181
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33%
18 controls mapped
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33%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-218?
NIST SP 800-218 is a compliance framework from United States with 10 domains and 54 controls. Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-218 have?
NIST SP 800-218 has 54 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are Prepare the Organization (8 controls), Produce Well Secured Software (8 controls), NIST SP 800-218: Operations Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-218 map to?
NIST SP 800-218 maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-181 (33% coverage), NIST SP 800-183 (33% coverage), BSIMM (33% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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