NIST 800-53

FedRAMP Rev 5 aligns with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls and modernizes the federal cloud authorization process. This guide covers the updated control baselines, authorization paths, and the FedRAMP Authorization Act.

NIST SP 800-53 provides the comprehensive catalog of security and privacy controls required for federal information systems. Rev 5.2.0 includes 1,007 controls across 20 families and serves as the foundation for FedRAMP, FISMA, and federal contractor compliance.