NIST Special Publication 800-53

NIST Special Publication 800-53 is a guide created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help organizations manage and protect their information systems. It provides a comprehensive set of security and privacy controls designed to safeguard federal data and support risk management. The framework helps organizations identify security requirements, implement necessary measures, and assess the effectiveness of those measures. Essentially, it serves as a roadmap for establishing robust cybersecurity practices to protect sensitive information from threats and vulnerabilities.