NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
NIST Special Publication 800-82 Revision 3 provides guidance for securing Operational Technology (OT) systems, including industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and building automation systems (BAS).
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Framework Domains (22)
Access Control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.IAM-1 | Identity and Access Management for OT |
Architecture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.ARCH-1 | Zoned and Conduit Network Architecture |
Asset Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.ASSET-1 | OT Asset Inventory |
Business Continuity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.BCP-1 | OT Continuity and Recovery |
Configuration Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.CFG-1 | Baseline Configurations for OT |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.GOV-1 | OT Security Program Governance |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.IR-1 | OT Incident Response |
Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.LIFE-1 | Secure System Lifecycle |
Media Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.MEDIA-1 | Removable Media Controls |
Monitoring
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.MON-1 | OT Network Monitoring and Detection |
OT Incident Response
Incident response planning, detection, and recovery specific to OT environments
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST82-IR-01 | OT Incident Response Planning |
| NIST82-IR-02 | OT Anomaly Detection |
| NIST82-IR-03 | OT Incident Containment |
| NIST82-IR-04 | OT System Recovery |
| NIST82-IR-05 | OT Forensics |
OT Risk Management
Risk management framework application and security program management for OT
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST82-RM-01 | OT-Specific Risk Management Framework |
| NIST82-RM-02 | OT Security Program Management |
| NIST82-RM-03 | OT Security Policy Development |
| NIST82-RM-04 | OT Safety and Security Integration |
| NIST82-RM-05 | OT Security Training and Awareness |
OT Security Controls
Specific security controls tailored for OT environments including access control, monitoring, and patch management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST82-CTL-01 | OT Access Control |
| NIST82-CTL-02 | OT Authentication and Credential Management |
| NIST82-CTL-03 | OT Audit and Monitoring |
| NIST82-CTL-04 | OT Patch Management |
| NIST82-CTL-05 | OT Configuration Management |
| NIST82-CTL-06 | OT Malware Protection |
| NIST82-CTL-07 | OT Backup and Recovery |
OT System Overview and Threats
Overview of OT systems, architectures, and the threat landscape
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST82-OVR-01 | OT System Characterization |
| NIST82-OVR-02 | OT Network Architecture Documentation |
| NIST82-OVR-03 | OT Threat Assessment |
| NIST82-OVR-04 | OT Vulnerability Assessment |
Physical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.PHY-1 | Physical Security for OT |
Remote Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.REMOTE-1 | Vendor and Remote Access Controls |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.RISK-1 | OT Risk Assessment Methodology |
Safety
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.SAFETY-1 | Safety System Protection |
Supply Chain
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.SUPPLY-1 | OT Supply Chain Risk |
Training
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.AWARE-1 | OT Personnel Training and Awareness |
Vulnerability Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.PATCH-1 | OT Patch and Vulnerability Management |
Wireless
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OT.WIRE-1 | Wireless and Field Communications |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security, you already cover:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security?
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security is a compliance framework from United States with 22 domains and 39 controls. NIST Special Publication 800-82 Revision 3 provides guidance for securing Operational Technology (OT) systems, including industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and building automation systems (BAS). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security have?
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security has 39 controls organised across 22 domains. The largest domains are OT Security Controls (7 controls), OT Incident Response (5 controls), OT Risk Management (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security map to?
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security maps to 661 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (44% coverage), NIS2 Directive (44% coverage), C2M2 (44% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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