NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW vs ISO 27002:2022

What is the difference between NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW and ISO 27002:2022?

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW is a information security framework applying in the United States, with 173 controls across 20 domains. ISO 27002:2022 is a information security framework applying in International, with 94 controls across 7 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 800-53 Rev 5 LOW173 controls

ISO 27002:202294 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.

ISO 27002:2022 into NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

36.7%

110 of 300 NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls carry evidence from ISO 27002:2022, leaving 190 to satisfy separately.

489 candidate mappings were examined and 253 were rejected on review, signed off 2026-08-19.

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NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 into ISO 27002:2022

84.9%

79 of 93 ISO 27002:2022 controls carry evidence from NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, leaving 14 to satisfy separately.

352 candidate mappings were examined and 180 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 800-53 Rev 5 LOW and ISO 27002:2022

What is the difference between NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW and ISO 27002:2022?

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW has 173 controls while ISO 27002:2022 has 94 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 800-53 Rev 5 LOW 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 800-53 Rev 5 LOW and ISO 27002:2022 so you can identify shared requirements and avoid duplicate effort.

How do NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW and ISO 27002:2022 controls map to each other?

Our platform maps controls between NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW 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 800-53 Rev 5 LOW 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.

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