NIST SP 800-53 endpoint controls

NIST SP 800-53 defines security and privacy control families for federal information systems. Codeproof helps you deploy and monitor endpoint controls that support key families on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.

Download NIST 800-53 checklist (PDF)

Control families on endpoints

AC Access Control: Passcodes, session lock, app allow lists, and kiosk mode.

AU Audit and Accountability: Device activity logs, administrative actions, and exports.

CM Configuration Management: Baseline policies, approved versions, and change tracking.

IA Identification and Authentication: Strong authentication and identity provider integration.

MP Media Protection: Encryption at rest and remote wipe for lost devices.

SC System and Communications Protection: Certificates, per app VPN, Wi-Fi security, and network rules.

SI System and Information Integrity: Update posture and threat related controls on supported platforms.

How Codeproof helps

  • Central policy: Enforce passcodes, encryption, and network settings across device groups.
  • Certificates and VPN: Deploy certificate trust stores and per app VPN at scale.
  • Compliance and posture: Monitor jailbreak or root status and OS or app version posture.
  • Evidence: Export activity logs, inventory, and configuration history for control testing.

Related: Windows MDM · macOS MDM · Android MDM · iOS MDM

NIST 800-53 FAQs

What is NIST SP 800-53?
NIST SP 800-53 provides a catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations, widely referenced beyond federal contexts.
Which control families can Codeproof help with?
Access Control (AC), Identification and Authentication (IA), System and Communications Protection (SC), Configuration Management (CM), Audit and Accountability (AU), Media Protection (MP), and System/Information Integrity (SI) via device policies and monitoring.
How do we show control implementation evidence?
Export policy assignments, configuration baselines, compliance status, and activity logs. Map these artifacts to your SSP and POA&M.
Can we enforce least privilege and app control?
Yes—use app allowlists, permission controls, certificate/Wi-Fi/VPN profiles, and conditional access to restrict unapproved endpoints.
What about incident response on endpoints?
Trigger Lost Mode, remote lock/wipe, rotate keys, and pull logs for timeline reconstruction. Integrate with SIEM/ITSM for escalation.
Is this the same as NIST 800-171?
No. NIST 800-171 is based on 800-53 but tailored for controlled unclassified information in nonfederal systems. Codeproof supports endpoint controls relevant to both.
Can Codeproof help with continuous monitoring?
Yes. Use compliance views, inventory, and activity logs to monitor configuration drift and export reports for review.
How do we map Codeproof features to control families?
Use the downloadable checklist for a quick mapping and add it to your system security plan as supporting evidence.

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