NIST SP 800-53A
What is NIST SP 800-53A?
Assessing Security and Privacy Controls. It comprises 32 controls organised across 6 domains, published by NIST, and applies in the United States.
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4 courses in the catalogue cover NIST SP 800-53A directly. Each is self-paced, includes the downloadable toolkit and the implementation playbook, and carries a certificate of completion.
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