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Establish Federal-Grade Security with NIST 800-53

NIST SP 800-53 provides the authoritative catalog of security and privacy controls for federal systems and organizations working with government data to manage risk across complex information systems and meet stringent assurance expectations. 


Drata helps teams centralize evidence, map controls, and streamline continuous monitoring so they can reduce manual effort, support assessment readiness, and demonstrate trust as security and privacy requirements grow.

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Define federal-grade security expectations
Manage extensive control families at scale
Support ongoing government assessments
Align risk management across programs
WHY DRATA

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Align Federal Risk to Control Ownership

Drata links NIST 800-53 requirements to security and privacy risks across systems, programs, and impact levels. 


As system categorizations or environments change, teams maintain a current view of risk tied to Low, Moderate, or High baselines, supporting defensible risk decisions during federal assessments and oversight.

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Track Vulnerabilities Affecting High-Impact Systems

Drata tracks critical and high vulnerabilities associated with systems mapped to NIST 800-53 controls. 


Teams maintain visibility into open findings, remediation timelines, and evidence of resolution, helping  prioritize weaknesses that affect high-impact systems and withstand scrutiny during audits and continuous monitoring reviews.

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Use AI to Interpret Control Deviations at Scale

Drata AI explains control test issues across NIST 800-53 control families, including when controls behave unexpectedly. 

Teams understand what is happening, why it affects Low, Moderate, or High impact systems, and what to review next when preparing for audits, assessments, and continuous federal oversight.

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Support Repeated Assessments Without Rework

Drata supports NIST 800-53 with continuously monitored controls and always-current evidence aligned to selected baselines. 


Teams maintain visibility into control status throughout the year, reducing reliance on point-in-time assessments and staying prepared for agency reviews, audits, and Inspector General oversight.

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Additional Capabilities

Define Control Families

Outline NIST 800-53 control families using a structured library with clear ownership across systems.

Centralize Evidence

Unify NIST 800-53 evidence to support assessments, authorizations, and ongoing oversight.

Link Risks to Controls

Automatically surface risks when NIST 800-53 controls fail to support timely mitigation.

Automate Workflows

Route NIST 800-53 control tasks, reviews, and remediation through custom workflows across teams.

Validate Configurations

Review system and infrastructure configurations against NIST 800-53 controls using automated tests.

Share Assurance Materials

Publish approved NIST 800-53 documentation securely through Trust Center.
FEATURED PRODUCTS & RELATED FRAMEWORKS

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Enterprise GRC

Centralize governance, controls, risks, policies, and evidence across the enterprise to stay continuously audit-ready.

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Compliance Automation

Automate evidence collection and control monitoring across frameworks so you’re always prepared for your next audit.

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NIST CSF

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NIST 800-171

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Unlock the Power of Automation

Integrate Drata with your tech stack to power continuous trust. 

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What Customers Say

Achieve NIST 800-53 Compliance Easier with Drata

We’re extremely excited about the future state and are working to get as much automated as we can.
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Kevin Swatzell
Information Security Officer
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