NIST 800-37

NIST 800-37 compliance: A checklist

The NIST 800-37 standard provides guidelines for risk management and security assessment processes within federal information systems. It outlines steps for selecting, implementing, assessing, and monitoring security controls to protect organizational assets.

This standard also emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and updating of security measures to address evolving threats and vulnerabilities effectively.

1. Initiate the security authorization process
2. Prepare the security authorization package
3. Conduct security control assessment
4. Authorize information system operation
5. Monitor security controls

Challenges of complying with NIST 800-37

An organization might face challenges in complying with NIST 800-37 due to the complexity of the framework, which requires thorough understanding and expertise to implement effectively.

Another challenge could be the resource constraints, as implementing the necessary controls and procedures outlined in NIST 800-37 may require significant time, effort, and financial investment.

Additionally, ensuring ongoing compliance with the framework can be a challenge, as it requires regular monitoring, assessment, and updates to address evolving cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

Simplifying NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls with an Enterprise Browser

Users access a growing number of tools through the browser, requiring RMF controls to ensure a reduction of risk. With the Island Enterprise Browser, the browser becomes a control point, giving better visibility, risk reduction, and compliance to RMF designers in the organization. By using Island, the RMF benefits by requiring fewer controls and solutions, and lower cost to ensure reduced risk for users accessing web, cloud, SaaS, RDP, and SSH.