NIST Frameworks

Navigating Digital Assurance with NIST Frameworks

In today’s complex digital landscape, a one-size-fits-all approach to cybersecurity and risk management falls short. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a suite of frameworks that, when applied together, create a powerful, layered defense strategy—including guidance for NIST supply chain cybersecurity and supplier controls. From foundational data protection to the frontier of responsible AI, NIST frameworks provide the blueprints for building trust and resilience in your organisation.

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Why Choose Accorp as Your NIST Compliance Partner?

A unified NIST approach that integrates 800-171, 800-53, CSF, and AI RMF into one streamlined compliance strategy—powered by Accorp’s expertise.

Navigating NIST frameworks

SP 800-171, SP 800-53, CSF, and AI RMF—requires more than expertise; it needs a unified compliance strategy linking data protection, cybersecurity, and emerging tech risk.

Framework Mapping & Integration

Aligning SP 800-171, SP 800-53, CSF, and AI RMF into a unified compliance roadmap (including the nist governance framework and the nist data governance framework).

Gap Assessments & Control Implementation

Identifying gaps against NIST standards and supporting the deployment of required security controls (with special attention to nist 800 53 supply chain risk management).

AI & Emerging Tech Risk Governance

Extending traditional cybersecurity with responsible AI risk management aligned to NIST AI RMF.

End-to-End Compliance Support

From readiness assessment to audit preparation, ensuring traceability and documentation across frameworks.

Bridging to Federal & Industry Standards

Enabling smooth alignment between NIST requirements, CMMC maturity levels, and ISO or SOC frameworks—while embedding a robust cybersecurity governance framework into your program.

The Pillars of NIST Cybersecurity and AI Risk Management

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1. NIST SP 800-171 –

  • Protecting Sensitive Data focuses on safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for contractors and organisations working with the U.S. Federal Government.
  • Emphasises 14 security families, including access control, incident response, and system integrity.
  • A crucial step for businesses on their way to CMMC compliance.
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2. NIST SP 800-53 –

  • The Security Controls Backbone offers a comprehensive catalogue of security and privacy controls.
  • Used by federal agencies and organisations seeking a highly structured, control-based approach.
  • Covers everything from identity & access management to supply-chain risk, aligning with the NIST supply chain framework and broader NIST supply chain risk management practices.
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3. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) –

  • A Roadmap for Everyone, Designed to Help All Industries, Not Just Government Contractors.
  • Organises cybersecurity into five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
  • Helps businesses align security investments with real-world risks and supports integrations, such as NIST CSF supply chain use cases, as part of a comprehensive NIST CSF framework.
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4. NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) –

  • Building Trustworthy AI provides guidance to manage AI-specific risks like bias, transparency, and accountability.
  • Encourages responsible AI adoption that supports innovation while safeguarding rights and privacy.
  • Complements existing security frameworks to create a future-ready risk culture.

How NIST Frameworks Work Together

The true power of these frameworks is revealed when they are integrated. They are complementary tools in your risk management arsenal.

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Step 1: Use CSF as the Strategic Foundation

  • Start with the NIST CSF to develop a high-level, strategic view of your cybersecurity program.
  • Helps organisations identify gaps and prioritise investments.
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Step 2: Implement Controls with SP 800-53 and 800-171

  • Once priorities are set, turn to SP 800-53 to select specific technical controls.
  • Government contractors use SP 800-171 as a tailored set of controls for protecting CUI, derived from SP 800-53.
  • NIST provides a mapping between CSF 2.0 and SP 800-171 Rev. 3 to streamline integration.
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Step 3: Manage Emerging Technology Risks with AI RMF

  • For AI projects, AI RMF is layered on top.
  • Its “Govern” function aligns with CSF’s governance approach, ensuring AI risk management is part of the broader organisational risk strategy.

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