Radack, S.
(2005),
Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems: Guidance for Selecting Cost-Effective Controls Using a Risk-Based Approach, ITL Bulletin, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=150229
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Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems: Guidance for Selecting Cost-Effective Controls Using a Risk-Based Approach
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This ITL Bulletin summarizes NIST SP 800-53, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and discusses the use of SP 800-53 within the context of federal agency information security programs. The bulletin covers SP 800-53 and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements, how to implement an effective information security program, using a risk-based approach to selecting controls, and a catalog of security controls.Citation
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Federal Information Processing Standards, Federal Information Security Management Act, FISMA, information security, information system security, minimum security requirements, NIST Special Publications, risk management, Risk Management Framework, security categorization, security controls
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Created May 1, 2005, Updated February 19, 2017