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NIST SP 800-145
What is NIST SP 800-145?
The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing. It comprises 8 controls organised across 8 domains, published by NIST, and applies in the United States.
How NIST SP 800-145 maps to other frameworks
All 8 controls, each one mapped to the equivalent requirement in other standards, with the evidence that carries across and the mappings that were judged and rejected shown alongside. No account needed to look.
See the control mappings →The 8 domains NIST SP 800-145 groups its controls into
Governance, Reporting, Education
Procurement and Service Catalogue Alignment
Deployment Models
Service Models
Essential Characteristics - Measurement and Billing
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Questions people ask about NIST SP 800-145
What is NIST SP 800-145?
The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-145 have?
NIST SP 800-145 contains 8 controls organized across 8 domains.
Where does NIST SP 800-145 apply?
NIST SP 800-145 is applicable in United States. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-145 map to?
NIST SP 800-145 has control-to-control mappings with 165 other compliance frameworks in our database. Use our compliance platform to explore these mappings interactively.
How do I get started with NIST SP 800-145 compliance?
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NIST SP 800-145, its 8 controls and every mapping into other standards are available over a REST endpoint and an MCP server, so an agent can read them directly. The free tier is 10 calls a day and needs no signup.
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