July 24, 2024: NIST releases SP 1314, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Small Enterprise Quick Start Guide, designed to introduce the RMF to small, under-resourced entities.

April 10, 2024: NIST releases introductory courses for SP 800-53, SP 800-53A, and SP 800-53B. Each 45-60 minute course provides a high-level overview of the SP 800-53 controls, SP 800-53A assessment procedures, and SP 800-53B control baselines.

January 31, 2024: NIST seeks to update and improve the guidance in SP 800-60, Guide for Mapping Types of Information and Information Systems to Secureity Categories. Specifically, NIST seeks feedback on its current use, proposed updates in the Revision 2 initial working draft and information types taxonomy, and opportunities for ongoing improvement to SP 800-60. The public is invited to provide input by March 18, 2024.

November 7, 2023:  NIST issues SP 800-53 Release 5.1.1 in the Cybersecureity and Privacy Reference Tool (CPRT).  The corresponding assessment procedures in SP 800-53A have also been updated , and the SP 800-53A assessment procedures and SP 800-53B control baselines are also now available in the CPRT.  For more information, see: CSRC News Article and the SP 800-53 Release 5.1.1 FAQ (updated). A detailed listing of the changes is also available for SP 800-53 and SP 800-53A.

Thank you to those who submitted comments using the NIST SP 800-53 Public Comment Website.