The FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 and its significance
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, otherwise commonly known as The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) or NIST SP 800-53, is set of guidelines that the federal government of the United States mandates to be followed by all organizations that deal with government information.
In its own words, FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 claims that compliance with the document helps organizations "meet current and future protection needs based on changing threats, vulnerabilities, requirements, and technologies."
This white paper will help you:
- Understand why privileged access management (PAM) is important under FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 and how it helps secure your organization's sensitive information.
- Discover how PAM360 enables your organization to deploy effective PAM controls, ensuring you address FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 recommendations.
- Gain actionable insights about how PAM360 enhances your cybersecurity standards and helps you align with FISMA/NIST SP 800-53.
Additional resources
Ensuring compliance with the NIS2 Directive with PAM
PAM Buyer’s Guide eBook
PAM Maturity Model eBook
Disclaimer: The complete implementation of the FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 requires numerous processes, policies, people, and technology controls.The solutions mentioned above are limited to privileged access management controls offered by PAM360 to help comply with the FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 requirements. Coupled with other appropriate solutions, processes, people controls, and policies, ManageEngine’s PAM360 can help organizations align with the FISMA/NIST SP 800-53. This material is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as legal advice for the FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 compliance. ManageEngine makes no warranties, express, implied, or statutory, as to the information in this material. Please contact your legal advisor to learn how the FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 impacts your organization and what you need to do to comply with the FISMA/NIST SP 800- 53.
