NIST releases 4th version of security control catalog SP 800-53

The National Institute of Standards and Technology released April 30 a revised version of its security control catalog for federal systems, SP 800-53.NIST-Logo_5 The revision (.pdf), the fourth version of the security controls catalog, also includes for the first time an appendix of privacy controls. Changes to the security controls include a new emphasis on secure software development in an effort to shift security away from the focus of the past few years, during which it’s targeted matters such as configuration management or continuous monitoring.