NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 AWS Compliance Check
Comprehensive security framework from US federal agencies. 84 checks, 288 requirements
Framework overview
NIST 800-53 Rev. 5
NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, published by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, catalogs 288 security and privacy controls across 20 families: access control, audit, incident response, system integrity, risk assessment, and 15 more. Originally designed for federal systems, it has become the reference framework for regulated industries worldwide.
Who needs this
Relevant for
Companies with US operations, government suppliers, regulated industries
What the scan checks
Example check areas
Access control, audit & accountability, incident response, system integrity, risk assessment
Frequently asked questions
Who needs NIST 800-53 compliance?
U.S. federal agencies and their contractors are required to comply. Beyond that, companies with U.S. operations, government suppliers, and organizations in regulated industries adopt NIST 800-53 because it is one of the most thorough security control catalogs available.
What does the NIST 800-53 scan cover?
84 controls across 20 families: access control, audit and accountability, incident response, system integrity, risk assessment, and 15 more. Each finding references the specific NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 control it maps to.
How does NIST 800-53 relate to other frameworks?
NIST 800-53 overlaps significantly with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CIS Benchmark. Achieving NIST compliance often covers large portions of these frameworks. If you need to satisfy multiple standards, NIST 800-53 is a strong starting point.