NIST SP 800-39
Managing Information Security Risk
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Framework Domains (8)
Assess Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RM-ASSESS-1 | Identify Threat Sources |
| RM-ASSESS-2 | Identify Vulnerabilities and Predisposing Conditions |
| RM-ASSESS-3 | Determine Likelihood of Occurrence |
| RM-ASSESS-4 | Determine Impact of Adverse Events |
| RM-ASSESS-5 | Determine Risk |
| RM-ASSESS-6 | Conduct Organization-Wide Risk Assessment |
| RM-ASSESS-7 | Assess Risk to Mission and Business Processes |
| RM-ASSESS-8 | Use Risk Assessment Methodology Consistent with 800-30 |
Frame Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RM-FRAME-1 | Establish Risk Management Strategy |
| RM-FRAME-10 | Establish Trust Relationships and Information Sharing |
| RM-FRAME-11 | Define Roles and Responsibilities for Risk Management |
| RM-FRAME-2 | Document Risk Assumptions |
| RM-FRAME-3 | Identify Risk Constraints |
| RM-FRAME-4 | Establish Risk Tolerance |
| RM-FRAME-5 | Establish Risk Priorities and Trade-Offs |
| RM-FRAME-6 | Communicate Risk Frame to Lower Tiers |
| RM-FRAME-7 | Define Mission and Business Process Risk |
| RM-FRAME-8 | Establish Information Security Categorization Approach |
| RM-FRAME-9 | Integrate Risk Management with Enterprise Architecture |
Monitor Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RM-MONITOR-1 | Determine Effectiveness of Risk Responses |
| RM-MONITOR-2 | Identify Changes to Information Systems and Environments |
| RM-MONITOR-3 | Verify Compliance with Risk Decisions |
| RM-MONITOR-4 | Establish Continuous Monitoring Strategy |
| RM-MONITOR-5 | Update Risk Posture and Reporting |
| RM-MONITOR-6 | Reassess Risk on Defined Triggers |
NIST SP 800-39: Risk Assessment
Identifying and analyzing risks (NIST SP 800-39)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST39-06 | Risk identification methods |
| NIST39-07 | Risk analysis and evaluation |
| NIST39-08 | Risk criteria and thresholds |
| NIST39-09 | Risk scenario development |
| NIST39-10 | Risk interdependency analysis |
NIST SP 800-39: Risk Framework & Governance
Establishing risk management framework (NIST SP 800-39)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST39-01 | Risk management policy and scope |
| NIST39-02 | Risk governance structure |
| NIST39-03 | Risk culture and communication |
| NIST39-04 | Stakeholder requirements for risk |
| NIST39-05 | Risk management integration |
NIST SP 800-39: Risk Monitoring & Review
Ongoing monitoring and review of risks (NIST SP 800-39)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST39-16 | Risk monitoring procedures |
| NIST39-17 | Risk reporting and communication |
| NIST39-18 | Risk register maintenance |
| NIST39-19 | Continuous improvement of risk processes |
| NIST39-20 | Management review of risk program |
NIST SP 800-39: Risk Treatment
Treating and managing identified risks (NIST SP 800-39)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST39-11 | Risk treatment options and selection |
| NIST39-12 | Risk treatment plan development |
| NIST39-13 | Residual risk acceptance |
| NIST39-14 | Risk transfer and insurance |
| NIST39-15 | Control implementation and monitoring |
Respond to Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RM-RESPOND-1 | Identify Alternative Risk Responses |
| RM-RESPOND-2 | Evaluate Risk Response Alternatives |
| RM-RESPOND-3 | Decide on Risk Response |
| RM-RESPOND-4 | Implement Selected Risk Response |
| RM-RESPOND-5 | Document and Communicate Risk Decisions |
| RM-RESPOND-6 | Risk Sharing and Transfer Arrangements |
| RM-RESPOND-7 | Manage Supply Chain Risk Responses |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-39, you already cover:
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
13%
7 controls mapped
Compare →ISO/IEC 27003:2017
13%
7 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-37
13%
7 controls mapped
Compare →+ 407 more: IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) (13%), ISO 31000 (13%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-39?
NIST SP 800-39 is a compliance framework from United States with 8 domains and 52 controls. Managing Information Security Risk It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-39 have?
NIST SP 800-39 has 52 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Frame Risk (11 controls), Assess Risk (8 controls), Respond to Risk (7 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-39 map to?
NIST SP 800-39 maps to 410 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System (13% coverage), ISO/IEC 27003:2017 (13% coverage), NIST SP 800-37 (13% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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