NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) Subcategories (V1)

Control ID Description
RS.RP-1 Response plan is executed during or after an incident
RS.MI-3 Newly identified vulnerabilities are mitigated or documented as accepted risks
RS.MI-2 Incidents are mitigated
RS.MI-1 Incidents are contained
RS.IM-2 Response strategies are updated
RS.IM-1 Response plans incorporate lessons learned
RS.CO-5 Voluntary information sharing occurs with external stakeholders to achieve broader cybersecurity situational awareness
RS.CO-4 Coordination with stakeholders occurs consistent with response plans
RS.CO-3 Information is shared consistent with response plans
RS.CO-2 Incidents are reported consistent with established criteria
RS.CO-1 Personnel know their roles and order of operations when a response is needed
RS.AN-5 Processes are established to receive, analyze and respond to vulnerabilities disclosed to the organization from internal and external sources (e.g. internal testing, security bulletins, or security researchers)
RS.AN-4 Incidents are categorized consistent with response plans
RS.AN-3 Forensics are performed
RS.AN-2 The impact of the incident is understood
RS.AN-1 Notifications from detection systems are investigated
RC.RP-1 Recovery plan is executed during or after a cybersecurity incident
RC.IM-2 Recovery strategies are updated
RC.IM-1 Recovery plans incorporate lessons learned
RC.CO-3 Recovery activities are communicated to internal and external stakeholders as well as executive and management teams
RC.CO-2 Reputation is repaired after an incident
RC.CO-1 Public relations are managed
PR.PT-5 Mechanisms (e.g., failsafe, load balancing, hot swap) are implemented to achieve resilience requirements in normal and adverse situations
PR.PT-4 Communications and control networks are protected
PR.PT-3 The principle of least functionality is incorporated by configuring systems to provide only essential capabilities
PR.PT-2 Removable media is protected and its use restricted according to policy
PR.PT-1 Audit/log records are determined, documented, implemented, and reviewed in accordance with policy
PR.MA-2 Remote maintenance of organizational assets is approved, logged, and performed in a manner that prevents unauthorized access
PR.MA-1 Maintenance and repair of organizational assets are performed and logged, with approved and controlled tools
PR.IP-9 Response plans (Incident Response and Business Continuity) and recovery plans (Incident Recovery and Disaster Recovery) are in place and managed
PR.IP-8 Effectiveness of protection technologies is shared
PR.IP-7 Protection processes are improved
PR.IP-6 Data is destroyed according to policy
PR.IP-5 Policy and regulations regarding the physical operating environment for organizational assets are met
PR.IP-4 Backups of information are conducted, maintained, and tested
PR.IP-3 Configuration change control processes are in place
PR.IP-2 A System Development Life Cycle to manage systems is implemented
PR.IP-12 A vulnerability management plan is developed and implemented
PR.IP-11 Cybersecurity is included in human resources practices (e.g., deprovisioning, personnel screening)
PR.IP-10 Response and recovery plans are tested
PR.IP-1 A baseline configuration of information technology/industrial control systems is created and maintained incorporating security principles (e.g. concept of least functionality)
PR.DS-8 Integrity checking mechanisms are used to verify hardware integrity
PR.DS-7 The development and testing environment(s) are separate from the production environment
PR.DS-6 Integrity checking mechanisms are used to verify software, firmware, and information integrity
PR.DS-5 Protections against data leaks are implemented
PR.DS-4 Adequate capacity to ensure availability is maintained
PR.DS-3 Assets are formally managed throughout removal, transfers, and disposition
PR.DS-2 Data-in-transit is protected
PR.DS-1 Data-at-rest is protected
PR.AT-5 Physical and cybersecurity personnel understand their roles and responsibilities
PR.AT-4 Senior executives understand their roles and responsibilities
PR.AT-3 Third-party stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, customers, partners) understand their roles and responsibilities
PR.AT-2 Privileged users understand their roles and responsibilities
PR.AT-1 All users are informed and trained
PR.AC-7 Users, devices, and other assets are authenticated (e.g., single-factor, multi-factor) commensurate with the risk of the transaction (e.g., individuals’ security and privacy risks and other organizational risks)
PR.AC-6 Identities are proofed and bound to credentials and asserted in interactions
PR.AC-5 Network integrity is protected (e.g., network segregation, network segmentation)
PR.AC-4 Access permissions and authorizations are managed, incorporating the principles of least privilege and separation of duties
PR.AC-3 Remote access is managed
PR.AC-2 Physical access to assets is managed and protected
PR.AC-1 Identities and credentials are issued, managed, verified, revoked, and audited for authorized devices, users and processes
ID.SC-5 Response and recovery planning and testing are conducted with suppliers and third-party providers
ID.SC-4 Suppliers and third-party partners are routinely assessed using audits, test results, or other forms of evaluations to confirm they are meeting their contractual obligations.
ID.SC-3 Contracts with suppliers and third-party partners are used to implement appropriate measures designed to meet the objectives of an organization’s cybersecurity program and Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management Plan.
ID.SC-2 Suppliers and third party partners of information systems, components, and services are identified, prioritized, and assessed using a cyber supply chain risk assessment process
ID.SC-1 Cyber supply chain risk management processes are identified, established, assessed, managed, and agreed to by organizational stakeholders
ID.RM-3 The organization’s determination of risk tolerance is informed by its role in critical infrastructure and sector specific risk analysis
ID.RM-2 Organizational risk tolerance is determined and clearly expressed
ID.RM-1 Risk management processes are established, managed, and agreed to by organizational stakeholders
ID.RA-6 Risk responses are identified and prioritized
ID.RA-5 Threats, vulnerabilities, likelihoods, and impacts are used to determine risk
ID.RA-4 Potential business impacts and likelihoods are identified
ID.RA-3 Threats, both internal and external, are identified and documented
ID.RA-2 Cyber threat intelligence is received from information sharing forums and sources
ID.RA-1 Asset vulnerabilities are identified and documented
ID.GV-4 Governance and risk management processes address cybersecurity risks
ID.GV-3 Legal and regulatory requirements regarding cybersecurity, including privacy and civil liberties obligations, are understood and managed
ID.GV-2 Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities are coordinated and aligned with internal roles and external partners
ID.GV-1 Organizational cybersecurity policy is established and communicated
ID.BE-5 Resilience requirements to support delivery of critical services are established for all operating states (e.g. under duress/attack, during recovery, normal operations)
ID.BE-4 Dependencies and critical functions for delivery of critical services are established
ID.BE-3 Priorities for organizational mission, objectives, and activities are established and communicated
ID.BE-2 The organization’s place in critical infrastructure and its industry sector is identified and communicated
ID.BE-1 The organization’s role in the supply chain is identified and communicated
ID.AM-6 Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities for the entire workforce and third-party stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, customers, partners) are established
ID.AM-5 Resources (e.g., hardware, devices, data, time, personnel, and software) are prioritized based on their classification, criticality, and business value
ID.AM-4 External information systems are catalogued
ID.AM-3 Organizational communication and data flows are mapped
ID.AM-2 Software platforms and applications within the organization are inventoried
ID.AM-1 Physical devices and systems within the organization are inventoried
DE.DP-5 Detection processes are continuously improved
DE.DP-4 Event detection information is communicated
DE.DP-3 Detection processes are tested
DE.DP-2 Detection activities comply with all applicable requirements
DE.DP-1 Roles and responsibilities for detection are well defined to ensure accountability
DE.CM-8 Vulnerability scans are performed
DE.CM-7 Monitoring for unauthorized personnel, connections, devices, and software is performed
DE.CM-6 External service provider activity is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
DE.CM-5 Unauthorized mobile code is detected
DE.CM-4 Malicious code is detected
DE.CM-3 Personnel activity is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
DE.CM-2 The physical environment is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
DE.CM-1 The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
DE.AE-5 Incident alert thresholds are established
DE.AE-4 Impact of events is determined
DE.AE-3 Event data are collected and correlated from multiple sources and sensors
DE.AE-2 Detected events are analyzed to understand attack targets and methods
DE.AE-1 A baseline of network operations and expected data flows for users and systems is established and managed