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NIST SP 800-53 compliance, made simple
ComplianceDesk gives you 17 pre-built NIST SP 800-53 controls, an evidence vault, audit-ready reports, and reminders before anything falls overdue — so proving NIST SP 800-53 compliance stops being a spreadsheet exercise.
Every NIST SP 800-53 control, organised for you
The real control library ComplianceDesk seeds the moment you activate NIST SP 800-53 — 17 controls across 7 categories.
Access Control
- NIST53-1.1 Account management process implemented
- NIST53-1.2 Least privilege enforced
- NIST53-1.3 Remote access monitored and controlled
Audit & Accountability
- NIST53-2.1 Auditable events defined and logged
- NIST53-2.2 Audit records protected from unauthorised access
- NIST53-2.3 Audit record review, analysis and reporting performed
Configuration Management
- NIST53-3.1 Baseline configurations established and maintained
- NIST53-3.2 Configuration changes controlled
- NIST53-3.3 System component inventory maintained
Identification & Authentication
- NIST53-4.1 Unique user identification and authentication enforced
- NIST53-4.2 Multi-factor authentication implemented for privileged access
Incident Response
- NIST53-5.1 Incident response plan documented and tested
- NIST53-5.2 Incident handling capability operational
Risk Assessment
- NIST53-6.1 Risk assessments conducted periodically
- NIST53-6.2 Vulnerability scanning performed
System & Communications Protection
- NIST53-7.1 Boundary protection implemented
- NIST53-7.2 Cryptographic protection applied to data in transit and at rest
Frequently asked questions
How many controls does ComplianceDesk track for NIST SP 800-53?
17, organised into 7 categories, ready to assign to an owner as soon as you activate the framework.
Can I track NIST SP 800-53 alongside other frameworks?
Yes — most teams activate several frameworks at once. Controls that overlap across frameworks can share the same evidence, so you don't collect the same document twice.
How long does it take to set up NIST SP 800-53 in ComplianceDesk?
Activating NIST SP 800-53 instantly seeds its full control library. Most teams assign owners and get their first controls moving within a day.
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