SSDF (NIST)
Secure Software Development Framework
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Framework Domains (10)
Prepare the Organization
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PO.1.1 | Define Secure Software Development Policies |
| PO.1.2 | Roles and Responsibilities |
| PO.2.1 | Workforce Training |
| PO.3.1 | Toolchain Selection and Implementation |
| PO.3.2 | Toolchain Security and Monitoring |
| PO.4.1 | Security Metrics and Measurement |
| PO.5.1 | Secure Software Development Environments |
Produce Well-Secured Software
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PW.1.1 | Design Software for Security |
| PW.2.1 | Review and Approve Security Requirements |
| PW.4.1 | Reuse Existing, Well-Secured Software |
| PW.5.1 | Create Source Code Following Secure Coding Practices |
| PW.6.1 | Configure Compilation and Build Processes |
| PW.7.1 | Review and Analyse Human-Readable Code |
| PW.8.1 | Test Executable Code |
| PW.9.1 | Configure Software with Secure Defaults |
Protect the Software
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PS.1.1 | Protect Source Code Integrity |
| PS.2.1 | Software Release Integrity Verification |
| PS.3.1 | Archive and Protect Each Release |
| PS.3.2 | Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) |
Respond to Vulnerabilities
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RV.1.1 | Identify and Confirm Vulnerabilities on an Ongoing Basis |
| RV.2.1 | Assess, Prioritise, and Remediate Vulnerabilities |
| RV.3.1 | Analyse Vulnerabilities to Identify Root Causes |
SSDF (NIST): Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (SSDF (NIST))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SSDF-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| SSDF-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| SSDF-13 | Authentication and password management |
| SSDF-14 | Privileged access management |
| SSDF-15 | Access review and recertification |
SSDF (NIST): Asset Management
Information asset management (SSDF (NIST))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SSDF-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| SSDF-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| SSDF-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| SSDF-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| SSDF-10 | Media management and disposal |
SSDF (NIST): Communications Security
Network and communications security (SSDF (NIST))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SSDF-27 | Network security management |
| SSDF-28 | Network service security |
| SSDF-29 | Segregation in networks |
| SSDF-30 | Information transfer policies |
| SSDF-31 | Secure messaging |
SSDF (NIST): Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (SSDF (NIST))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SSDF-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| SSDF-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| SSDF-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| SSDF-19 | Certificate management |
| SSDF-20 | Key lifecycle management |
SSDF (NIST): Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (SSDF (NIST))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SSDF-01 | Information security policy framework |
| SSDF-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| SSDF-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| SSDF-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| SSDF-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
SSDF (NIST): Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (SSDF (NIST))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SSDF-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| SSDF-22 | Protection from malware |
| SSDF-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| SSDF-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| SSDF-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| SSDF-26 | Audit considerations |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with SSDF (NIST), you already cover:
NIST SP 800-181
34%
18 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-63
34%
18 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-92
34%
18 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SSDF (NIST)?
SSDF (NIST) is a compliance framework from United States with 10 domains and 53 controls. Secure Software Development Framework It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does SSDF (NIST) have?
SSDF (NIST) has 53 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are Produce Well-Secured Software (8 controls), Prepare the Organization (7 controls), SSDF (NIST): Operations Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does SSDF (NIST) map to?
SSDF (NIST) maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-181 (34% coverage), NIST SP 800-63 (34% coverage), NIST SP 800-92 (34% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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