NIST Risk Management Framework
What is NIST Risk Management Framework?
NIST Risk Management FrameworkA seven-step NIST process, defined in SP 800-37, for integrating security, privacy, and supply-chain risk management into the system lifecycle.
The NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) is described in NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2 and applies primarily to U.S. federal information systems and their contractors, though it is also widely adopted by other sectors. It consists of seven steps: Prepare, Categorize (using FIPS 199 and SP 800-60), Select controls (SP 800-53), Implement, Assess (SP 800-53A), Authorize (via an ATO), and Monitor continuously. The RMF integrates security, privacy, and cyber supply-chain risk management throughout the system lifecycle and provides the operational backbone for FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMMC programs. It interacts with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as the implementation engine of risk-based controls.
● Examples
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A federal agency completing the RMF Authorize step to grant an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for a new cloud workload.
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A contractor using the Monitor step to track POA&M items and continuous monitoring metrics for a FedRAMP system.
● Frequently asked questions
What is NIST Risk Management Framework?
A seven-step NIST process, defined in SP 800-37, for integrating security, privacy, and supply-chain risk management into the system lifecycle. It belongs to the Compliance & Frameworks category of cybersecurity.
What does NIST Risk Management Framework mean?
A seven-step NIST process, defined in SP 800-37, for integrating security, privacy, and supply-chain risk management into the system lifecycle.
How do you defend against NIST Risk Management Framework?
Defences for NIST Risk Management Framework typically combine technical controls and operational practices, as detailed in the full definition above.
What are other names for NIST Risk Management Framework?
Common alternative names include: RMF, NIST SP 800-37.