NIST SP 800-92
Guide to Computer Security Log Management
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Framework Domains (11)
Log Analysis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LOG-ANALYZE-1 | Correlation and Detection Rules |
| LOG-ANALYZE-2 | Baselining and Anomaly Detection |
| LOG-ANALYZE-3 | Alerting, Triage, and Response Workflow |
| LOG-ANALYZE-4 | Periodic Manual Log Review |
| LOG-ANALYZE-5 | Investigation and Forensic Search |
Log Generation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LOG-GEN-1 | Operating System Log Generation |
| LOG-GEN-2 | Application and Service Logging |
| LOG-GEN-3 | Security Tool Logging |
| LOG-GEN-4 | Network Device Logging |
| LOG-GEN-5 | Cloud and SaaS Log Generation |
| LOG-GEN-6 | Required Event Content |
Log Infrastructure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LOG-INFRA-1 | Log Management Infrastructure Architecture |
| LOG-INFRA-2 | Centralized Log Collection |
| LOG-INFRA-3 | Log Transport Security |
| LOG-INFRA-4 | Log Forwarding Agents and Health Monitoring |
| LOG-INFRA-5 | SIEM and Detection Platform Governance |
Log Management Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LOG-MGMT-1 | Time Synchronization |
| LOG-MGMT-2 | Log Parsing and Normalization |
| LOG-MGMT-3 | Log Storage Capacity Planning |
| LOG-MGMT-4 | Log Integrity Protection |
| LOG-MGMT-5 | Access Control to Log Data |
| LOG-MGMT-6 | Operational Runbooks and Roles |
| LOG-MGMT-7 | Privacy and Data Minimization in Logs |
NIST SP 800-92: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (NIST SP 800-92)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST92-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| NIST92-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| NIST92-13 | Authentication and password management |
| NIST92-14 | Privileged access management |
| NIST92-15 | Access review and recertification |
NIST SP 800-92: Asset Management
Information asset management (NIST SP 800-92)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST92-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| NIST92-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| NIST92-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| NIST92-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| NIST92-10 | Media management and disposal |
NIST SP 800-92: Communications Security
Network and communications security (NIST SP 800-92)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST92-27 | Network security management |
| NIST92-28 | Network service security |
| NIST92-29 | Segregation in networks |
| NIST92-30 | Information transfer policies |
| NIST92-31 | Secure messaging |
NIST SP 800-92: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (NIST SP 800-92)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST92-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| NIST92-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| NIST92-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| NIST92-19 | Certificate management |
| NIST92-20 | Key lifecycle management |
NIST SP 800-92: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (NIST SP 800-92)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST92-01 | Information security policy framework |
| NIST92-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| NIST92-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| NIST92-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| NIST92-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
NIST SP 800-92: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (NIST SP 800-92)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST92-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| NIST92-22 | Protection from malware |
| NIST92-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| NIST92-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| NIST92-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| NIST92-26 | Audit considerations |
Storage Retention Disposal
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LOG-RETAIN-1 | Retention Policy Aligned to Legal and Regulatory Requirements |
| LOG-RETAIN-2 | Online vs Archive Storage Tiers |
| LOG-RETAIN-3 | Backup and Recoverability of Log Data |
| LOG-RETAIN-4 | Secure Disposal of Logs |
| LOG-RETAIN-5 | Legal Hold and eDiscovery Support |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST SP 800-92, you already cover:
ETSI EN 303 645
29%
17 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-123
29%
17 controls mapped
Compare →BSIMM
29%
17 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-92?
NIST SP 800-92 is a compliance framework from United States with 11 domains and 59 controls. Guide to Computer Security Log Management It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-92 have?
NIST SP 800-92 has 59 controls organised across 11 domains. The largest domains are Log Management Operations (7 controls), Log Generation (6 controls), NIST SP 800-92: Operations Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-92 map to?
NIST SP 800-92 maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ETSI EN 303 645 (29% coverage), NIST SP 800-123 (29% coverage), BSIMM (29% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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