The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 is a comprehensive cybersecurity framework designed to enhance the security and resilience of federal information systems. It is widely adopted in both government and private sectors, offering a catalog of security and privacy controls that assist organizations in managing risk, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Saner’s NIST 800-53 compliance rules are specifically created to help organizations implement and maintain these controls within their AWS environments. The primary objectives of these rules include strengthening Identity and Access Management (IAM), securing data transmission, and aligning system configurations with the broader NIST 800-53 control set.
These rules provide flexibility in deployment, allowing organizations to enforce them globally across their AWS environment or regionally in specific AWS areas, depending on their policies and regulatory requirements.
Each rule plays a crucial role in ensuring AWS resources adhere to robust security best practices. This helps teams prevent unauthorized access, reduce the risk of data breaches, and maintain a secure and compliant cloud infrastructure in alignment with NIST 800-53 guidelines.
Where to Go Next?
Follow the links to know more about the benchmark compliance rules implemented in Saner Cloud(AWS):
