Frameworks
Federal-grade security with NIST 800-53
Federal system requirements are complex and non-compliance risks your contracts, budget, and reputation.
Tidal makes NIST 800-53 manageable. Implement all required control families, tailor baselines to your systems, and maintain compliance with federal security standards.
NIST SP 800-53 in depth
NIST SP 800-53 is a catalog of security and privacy controls developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The framework offers organisations a detailed and structured overview of measures to manage risks within complex IT environments.
In practice, NIST SP 800-53 is often experienced as heavy or complex. Without clear context or prioritisation, there is a risk that controls are implemented in isolation without coherence or strategic management.
By purposefully applying NIST SP 800-53, a solid foundation for information security emerges. Controls are chosen based on risk and relevance instead of completeness.
How Tidal helps you get certified
Hit the ground running
Start with our pre-built controls, policies, and risk assessment templates.
Our platform guides you through establishing your ISMS scope, identifying assets, and implementing right-sized controls that match your business needs.
Why Tidal Control
We understand your challenges because we've been there. Our team of GRC experts and security professionals built Tidal to solve the real problems compliance teams face every day.
Made in Europe
Built and hosted in Europe. Your compliance data stays in the EU for full control and peace of mind.
Continuous automation
Automated evidence collection from cloud providers and development tools working 24/7 for you.
Real security
Build secure systems that protect your business and satisfy auditors, not just check compliance boxes.
Go beyond NIST SP 800-53
Explore complementary frameworks that strengthen your federal security compliance.
ISO 27001
Building international security credentials? ISO 27001 provides a complementary framework with similar controls.
NIST CSF
Applying framework-based risk management? NIST CSF provides the high-level structure that NIST SP 800-53 controls implement.
CIS Controls
Prioritising federal security actions? CIS Controls provide prioritised safeguards that align with NIST SP 800-53's detailed requirements.
ABDO
Protecting defence contracts? ABDO security requirements complement NIST SP 800-53 for defence and international partnerships.
Integrate with your existing tools
Testimonials
What our customers say
With a single click, one Tidal test checks dozens of disks for encryption. Doing that manually would take a lot of time.
Frequently asked questions
NIST SP 800-53 is a catalogue of security and privacy controls for federal information systems. It's mandatory for US federal agencies and contractors but increasingly adopted by organisations seeking detailed, recognised security controls.
Control baselines (Low, Moderate, High) are determined by FIPS 199 categorisation based on potential impact of security breaches. Our platform helps you categorise your systems and implement appropriate baseline controls efficiently.
Our platform supports NIST 800-53 Revision 5, the current version. If you're transitioning from Rev 4, we provide mapping and migration support to help you update your implementation to current requirements.
Yes, FedRAMP baselines are based on NIST 800-53 with additional requirements. Our platform supports FedRAMP implementation, helping cloud service providers meet authorisation requirements for federal cloud deployments.
Our platform supports control tailoring as described in NIST 800-53, allowing you to customise baselines based on specific requirements and risk assessments. You can document tailoring decisions and maintain appropriate approval evidence.
Our platform maintains evidence for security control assessors, including control implementations, test results, continuous monitoring data, and plan of actions and milestones (POA&Ms). This streamlines assessment and authorisation processes significantly.