A clearer path to NIST 800-53 compliance
Vanta helps you track, organize, and operationalize NIST 800-53 Low, Moderate, or High, so you can manage one of the most comprehensive security frameworks without losing sight of what matters.
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Manage all 800-53 controls in one place
NIST 800-53 has 1,000+ controls across security and privacy. Vanta gives you a centralized place to track status, manage documentation, and collaborate across teams, without relying on spreadsheets or scattered files.
A clearer path through NIST 800-53
NIST 800-53 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Vanta breaks down requirements into clear, actionable steps tailored to your impact level—Low, Moderate, or High—and maps each one to the evidence you need.
Scope smarter and move faster
Use adaptive scoping to structure your NIST 800-53 program around only what matters. Then move faster with the Vanta AI Agent—your always-on compliance engineer that answers questions, flags documentation gaps, and keeps you assessment-ready.
On average, teams using the Vanta AI Agent save 4 hours per week.
Additional features
End-to-end program tracking
Manage ownership, status, and supporting evidence in one place, so you're always inspection-ready.
Framework scoping
Scope by impact level, business unit, or service. Vanta lets you tailor the framework to fit your org.
AI-powered compliance
Work smarter with automatic control mapping, easy policy importing and summaries, proactive SLA remediation, and an interactive policy chatbot.
AI-powered reviews
Vanta AI summarizes control deltas, calls out weak or missing evidence, and highlights what needs attention, helping you move faster.
Vendor risk management
Assess and monitor third-party vendors to meet NIST 800-53 supply chain and risk management requirements.
Risk management
Identify, assess, and reduce security and privacy risks with tailored workflows, mapped controls, and continuous monitoring.
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FAQ
NIST 800-53 is a catalog of security and privacy controls used to protect federal information systems. It’s mandatory for U.S. government systems and contractors under FISMA—and often adopted by companies looking to meet high security standards, even outside the public sector.
Implementation typically involves scoping your environment, selecting the right baseline, performing a gap assessment, implementing and documenting controls (like the SSP and POA&M), training your team, preparing for an assessment or ATO, and enabling continuous monitoring. Timelines vary based on your starting point and scope, but most organizations should expect several months. Working with a NIST partner can accelerate the process and help you avoid missteps.
No, there’s no single certification for NIST 800-53. Compliance is typically shown through third-party assessments, including FISMA audits or agency authorizations (ATOs), backed by artifacts like a System Security Plan (SSP), POA&M, and ongoing monitoring.
NIST 800-53 is the foundation for FedRAMP baselines. NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 are derived from 800-53, tailored for nonfederal and DoD use cases. Implementing 800-53 helps accelerate readiness across these related frameworks.
Baselines define how many and which controls you need, based on the potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Use FIPS 199 to categorize your system as Low, Moderate, or High impact, then tailor your baseline based on scope and risk.
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