NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 vs ISO 27002:2022

What is the difference between NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 and ISO 27002:2022?

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 is an information security framework applying in the United States, with 191 controls across 20 domains. ISO 27002:2022 is an information security framework applying in International, with 93 controls across 4 domains. Both govern the same subject, so their requirements overlap; the mapping below shows which controls carry across and which are asked for by only one of them.

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1191 controls

ISO 27002:202293 controls

Measured coverage between these frameworks

We map controls between these two frameworks in a knowledge graph and have a person review every mapping before it is published. Below is what that review found. The figures are read live from the graph, not written by hand.

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 into ISO 27002:2022

35.5%

33 of 93 ISO 27002:2022 controls carry evidence from NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1, leaving 60 to satisfy separately.

132 candidate mappings were examined and 0 were rejected on review, signed off 2026-08-19.

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Coverage is directional. Mapping A into B is a different measurement from B into A, because the two standards do not carry the same depth on the same subjects.

Questions people ask about NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 and ISO 27002:2022

What is the difference between NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 and ISO 27002:2022?

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 has 191 controls while ISO 27002:2022 has 93 controls. Both frameworks address compliance requirements but differ in scope, focus, and applicability. Use our platform to explore the exact control-to-control mappings.

Do I need both NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 and ISO 27002:2022?

Whether you need both depends on your industry, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Many organizations implement multiple frameworks simultaneously. Our compliance platform helps you map controls between NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 and ISO 27002:2022 so you can identify shared requirements and avoid duplicate effort.

How do NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 and ISO 27002:2022 controls map to each other?

Our platform maps controls between NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 and ISO 27002:2022 at a granular level. Each mapping shows whether controls are fully aligned, partially aligned, or represent gaps. This helps you prioritize implementation when pursuing both frameworks.

Which framework should I implement first, NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 or ISO 27002:2022?

The best starting point depends on your specific regulatory requirements, industry, and customer demands. Consider which framework is most urgently required by your stakeholders or regulators. Use our free compliance platform to run a gap analysis and determine the optimal implementation sequence.

Each framework on its own

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1

191 controls · Information Security

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ISO 27002:2022

93 controls · Information Security

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Comparisons people read next

Each of these compares one of the two standards above against another it shares controls with.

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 vs NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5190 shared controls NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 vs FedRAMP Moderate138 shared controls NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 vs FedRAMP High137 shared controls ISO 27002:2022 vs FedRAMP Moderate90 shared controls ISO 27002:2022 vs FedRAMP High90 shared controls ISO 27002:2022 vs NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE89 shared controls

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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.