CIS Controls v8.1 Mapping to NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5

CIS Controls

Published on August 26, 2026

CIS Controls v8.1 Mapping to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 white paper

This resource provides updated mappings between the CIS Critical Security Controls® (CIS Controls) and CIS Safeguards and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5. The mappings help organizations understand how CIS Controls align with NIST's security and privacy controls, making it easier to support risk management, compliance initiatives, security assessments, and framework adoption efforts.

By identifying relationships between CIS Safeguards and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls, this mapping enables security teams to streamline implementation, identify coverage across frameworks, and strengthen cybersecurity programs.





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