NIST 800-53 Rev 5 System and Services Acquisition Benchmark

The System and Services Acquisition (SA) benchmark, as outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 Revision 5, offers a structured framework to assist organizations in acquiring, developing, and maintaining their information systems and services. This benchmark underscores the importance of aligning the acquisition process with security requirements and managing risks effectively.

Involves identifying system and service acquisition requirements and security controls, aligning the process with the organization's security strategy, and considering legal, regulatory requirements, and potential risks.

Includes evaluating suppliers and vendors, ensuring they meet security needs, and prioritizing suppliers dedicated to security.

Defines security requirements and responsibilities, specifies essential security controls, and ensures the protection of system and service confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Securely integrates and deploys systems and services, conducts testing against security requirements, and ensures regular application of security patches and updates.

Involves monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents, performing security assessments and audits, and developing procedures for secure decommissioning.

• Offers a structured approach to secure acquisition, development, and maintenance of information systems and services.
• Helps in minimizing risks associated with acquisition processes.
• Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.