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Federal Security Controls Assessment

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 Assessment

Evaluate your organization's security and privacy controls across 323 base controls and 20 control families using a 4-point maturity scale — the gold standard for federal information systems.

800-53
Rev. 5
NIST Special
Publication

What is NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5?

NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 is the definitive catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations. It provides a comprehensive set of safeguards to protect operations, assets, individuals, and the nation from a diverse set of threats and risks.

323 Base Controls

Comprehensive coverage across 20 control families, providing the most thorough assessment of security and privacy controls available for federal systems.

4-Point Maturity Scale

Rate each control from Not Implemented through Fully Implemented, giving you a clear picture of compliance status and areas needing attention.

Federal Standard

Required for federal agencies, government contractors, and organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The backbone of FISMA compliance.

20 Control Families

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 organizes security and privacy controls into 20 families, each addressing a critical area of information security and privacy protection.

AC

Access Control

AT

Awareness & Training

AU

Audit & Accountability

CA

Assessment & Authorization

CM

Configuration Mgmt

CP

Contingency Planning

IA

Identification & Auth

IR

Incident Response

MA

Maintenance

MP

Media Protection

PE

Physical & Environmental

PL

Planning

PM

Program Management

PS

Personnel Security

PT

PII Processing

RA

Risk Assessment

SA

System & Services Acq

SC

System & Communications

SI

System & Info Integrity

SR

Supply Chain Risk

4-Point Maturity Scale

Each control is rated on a 4-point maturity scale, providing a clear measurement of your organization's implementation status and a roadmap for achieving full compliance.

1

Not Implemented

The control is not in place. No policies, procedures, or technical measures exist to address this requirement. Significant risk exposure.

2

Partially Implemented

The control is partially in place. Some aspects are addressed but implementation is incomplete, inconsistent, or not fully documented.

3

Largely Implemented

The control is mostly in place with documented policies and procedures. Minor gaps remain but the control is functioning effectively across the organization.

4

Fully Implemented

The control is fully in place, documented, tested, and continuously monitored. Evidence of effectiveness is maintained and the control is regularly reviewed.

How the Assessment Works

Our assessment tool guides you through all 323 base controls with clear descriptions and helps you measure your implementation status across every control family.

1

Select Assessment

Choose the NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 Assessment and configure your target implementation level for each control family.

2

Evaluate Controls

Navigate through each control family and rate your implementation on a 1-4 scale for all 323 base controls.

3

Review Scores

View your implementation scores by control family and individual control with visual dashboards and charts.

4

Generate Reports

Download detailed reports including gap analysis, executive summaries, and remediation roadmaps for audit preparation.

Time Estimate

A complete NIST 800-53 assessment typically takes 4-8 hours depending on your organization's complexity and the number of applicable control families.

What to Have Ready

  • System Security Plan (SSP) documentation
  • Authorization boundary and system inventory
  • Existing POA&M and prior assessment results
  • Security policies, procedures, and configuration standards

Sample Assessment View

Rate each control on the implementation scale

AC-02
Account Management
Not Implemented Fully Implemented
AU-06
Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reporting
Not Implemented Fully Implemented
SC-07
Boundary Protection
Not Implemented Fully Implemented

What You'll Receive

Generate comprehensive reports to understand your control implementation status, identify gaps, and prepare for federal audits and authorization.

Gap Analysis Report

Identifies controls scoring below your target implementation level, prioritized by gap severity, with specific recommendations for remediation.

  • Current vs. target implementation comparison
  • Prioritized POA&M generation
  • Control family breakdown
Sample PDF Coming Soon

Executive Summary

High-level overview of your organization's overall implementation scores across all 20 control families, presented with charts and key metrics for leadership and authorizing officials.

  • Control family heatmap visualization
  • Overall compliance score
  • ATO-ready presentation format
Sample PDF Coming Soon

NIST CSF Crosswalk

Maps your 800-53 control gaps to NIST CSF functions and subcategories, providing a dual-framework view of your security posture.

  • 800-53 to CSF mapping
  • Multi-framework compliance view
  • Impact level alignment
Sample PDF Coming Soon

Tool Recommendations

Suggested security tools from the FrameworkMapper database that address your specific control gaps and help achieve full implementation.

  • Gap-driven tool suggestions
  • FrameworkMapper database integration
  • Coverage analysis per tool
Sample PDF Coming Soon

Ready to Assess Your Security Controls?

Start your NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 assessment today. Evaluate all 20 control families and build an audit-ready roadmap for compliance.

$1,499.00 per assessment credit