Which standard provides security controls relevant to eMASS?

The choice of NIST SP 800-53 as the standard that provides security controls relevant to eMASS is well-founded given its comprehensive scope and authority in the field of information security. NIST SP 800-53 outlines a set of security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations, which can also be applied to non-federal systems.

This standard helps organizations select and specify controls to protect their systems and data effectively. It emphasizes the importance of a risk management framework and provides guidelines on how to implement and assess these controls in support of information security programs. The alignment with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) makes NIST SP 800-53 particularly crucial for the Department of Defense and other federal entities that utilize eMASS for managing security assessments and authorizations.

In contrast, while ISO/IEC 27002 and COBIT Framework provide valuable management practices and controls for information security and governance, they do not have the same direct applicability to the regulatory and compliance needs stipulated for federal information systems as NIST SP 800-53 does. NIST SP 800-37 focuses on the risk management process rather than specific security controls, making it a complementary document rather than a direct source of controls relevant to eMASS.