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NIST SP 800-146
What is NIST SP 800-146?
Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations. It comprises 8 controls organised across 8 domains, published by NIST, and applies in the United States.
How NIST SP 800-146 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 800-146 groups its controls into
Audit, Cost, and Continuous Improvement
Operational Quality and Portability
Security and Privacy Posture
Deployment Model Operational Posture
IaaS Operational Posture
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Questions people ask about NIST SP 800-146
What is NIST SP 800-146?
Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-146 have?
NIST SP 800-146 contains 8 controls organized across 8 domains.
Where does NIST SP 800-146 apply?
NIST SP 800-146 is applicable in United States. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-146 map to?
NIST SP 800-146 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 800-146 compliance?
Start by understanding the framework's key controls and domains. Our compliance platform provides AI-powered gap analysis and mapping tools to help you assess your current posture and build a remediation plan.
Query NIST SP 800-146 programmatically
NIST SP 800-146, 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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