It provides a framework to help organizations map their information and information system types to the appropriate security categories. The purpose of this guidance is to simplify and harmonize the process by which federal agencies conduct information security classification.
Information Type classification: Details the different types of information (such as personal information, sensitive but non-personal private information, public information, etc.) and their potential levels of impact (low, medium, high).
Classification of information systems: Provides guidance on how to classify information systems based on factors such as system purpose, type of information processed, user groups, etc.
Mapping process: describes specific steps and methods for mapping information and information system types to security categories. This includes determining the sensitivity of the information, assessing the complexity of the system, and applying the “take high” principle to determine the overall security category.
Examples and case studies: Practical examples and case studies are provided to help readers understand and apply the mapping process.
Tools and resources: Provides tools and resources that can be used to assist the mapping process, such as templates, checklists, etc.
By following the guidance of NIST SP 800-60 Volume 1, Revision 1, organizations can ensure that their information and information systems are properly classified for security, thereby laying the foundation for implementing appropriate security controls. This classification also helps to determine the security requirements of the system in security assessment programs such as FedRAMP.
Around the professional development and certification processes within the realm of information security, particularly in the context of federal agencies. The document categorizes knowledge and skill needs into six role-based specialties: Manage, Acquire, Design and Develop, Implement and Operate, and Review and Evaluate.
The need for federal agencies to adopt a set of security controls to protect their information and information systems. The responsibilities and expected behavior of all individuals accessing the system.
The chapter discusses the importance of understanding the system security planning process by program managers, system owners, security personnel, and users of the information system. It refers to Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 200, which specifies the minimum security requirements for federal information and information systems in seventeen security-related areas.
Additionally, I know what the roles and responsibilities in security planning are, including those of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Information System Owner, Information Owner, Senior Agency Information Security Officer (SAISO), and Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The process for system security plan approval, system boundary analysis, and selection of security controls, including compensating controls and common security controls. It emphasizes the need for periodic review, modification, and maintenance of system security plans to ensure they continue to reflect accurate information about the system, which is crucial for system re-certification and reaccreditation.
This categorization is based on the levels of security required to protect the information from unauthorized disclosure, modification, or use, considering the potential impact or consequences of such incidents. The aim is to ensure appropriate levels of information security corresponding to various risk levels. NIST SP 800-60 offers a methodology for mapping different types of information and systems to security categories that consider three primary aspects: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. These categories are further divided into impact levels such as low, moderate, and high, providing a structured approach to identify the necessary security measures for different types of information and systems.
It provides a framework to help organizations map their information and information system types to the appropriate security categories. The purpose of this guidance is to simplify and harmonize the process by which federal agencies conduct information security classification.
Information Type classification: Details the different types of information (such as personal information, sensitive but non-personal private information, public information, etc.) and their potential levels of impact (low, medium, high).
Classification of information systems: Provides guidance on how to classify information systems based on factors such as system purpose, type of information processed, user groups, etc.
Mapping process: describes specific steps and methods for mapping information and information system types to security categories. This includes determining the sensitivity of the information, assessing the complexity of the system, and applying the “take high” principle to determine the overall security category.
Examples and case studies: Practical examples and case studies are provided to help readers understand and apply the mapping process.
Tools and resources: Provides tools and resources that can be used to assist the mapping process, such as templates, checklists, etc.
By following the guidance of NIST SP 800-60 Volume 1, Revision 1, organizations can ensure that their information and information systems are properly classified for security, thereby laying the foundation for implementing appropriate security controls. This classification also helps to determine the security requirements of the system in security assessment programs such as FedRAMP.
Around the professional development and certification processes within the realm of information security, particularly in the context of federal agencies. The document categorizes knowledge and skill needs into six role-based specialties: Manage, Acquire, Design and Develop, Implement and Operate, and Review and Evaluate.
The need for federal agencies to adopt a set of security controls to protect their information and information systems. The responsibilities and expected behavior of all individuals accessing the system.
The chapter discusses the importance of understanding the system security planning process by program managers, system owners, security personnel, and users of the information system. It refers to Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 200, which specifies the minimum security requirements for federal information and information systems in seventeen security-related areas.
Additionally, I know what the roles and responsibilities in security planning are, including those of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Information System Owner, Information Owner, Senior Agency Information Security Officer (SAISO), and Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The process for system security plan approval, system boundary analysis, and selection of security controls, including compensating controls and common security controls. It emphasizes the need for periodic review, modification, and maintenance of system security plans to ensure they continue to reflect accurate information about the system, which is crucial for system re-certification and reaccreditation.
This categorization is based on the levels of security required to protect the information from unauthorized disclosure, modification, or use, considering the potential impact or consequences of such incidents. The aim is to ensure appropriate levels of information security corresponding to various risk levels. NIST SP 800-60 offers a methodology for mapping different types of information and systems to security categories that consider three primary aspects: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. These categories are further divided into impact levels such as low, moderate, and high, providing a structured approach to identify the necessary security measures for different types of information and systems.