NIST Mapping
KloudDB Shield helps organizations align PostgreSQL database security practices with the NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 security and privacy control framework.
Through automated security assessments, CIS benchmark checks, PII discovery, access reviews, configuration monitoring, and backup compliance reporting, KloudDB Shield supports several NIST security control families.
NIST SP 800-53 Control Mapping
| NIST Control | Relevant KloudDB Shield Capabilities |
|---|---|
| AC-2 — Account Management | Inactive users report, common users report, database account visibility |
| AC-3 — Access Enforcement | Elevated privileges report, PostgreSQL role and privilege analysis |
| AC-6 — Least Privilege | Elevated privileges detection, excessive privilege identification |
| AU-2 — Event Logging | PostgreSQL logging configuration checks, backup activity visibility |
| AU-6 — Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reporting | Security assessment reports, backup activity reporting |
| CM-2 — Baseline Configuration | CIS benchmarks, PostgreSQL configuration assessments |
| CM-3 — Configuration Change Control | GUC drift detection, configuration change visibility |
| CM-6 — Configuration Settings | 100+ security checks, CIS benchmark assessments, configuration audits |
| CM-7 — Least Functionality | Unused HBA rules detection, unnecessary access configuration identification |
| IA-2 — Identification and Authentication | PostgreSQL authentication configuration checks, database account assessments |
| IA-5 — Authenticator Management | Password security checks, authentication configuration assessments |
| SC-7 — Boundary Protection | Client IP scanner, PostgreSQL HBA rule analysis |
| SC-8 — Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity | SSL/TLS scanner, encrypted connection configuration assessments |
| SC-28 — Protection of Information at Rest | PII scanner to identify sensitive data requiring protection |
| SI-4 — System Monitoring | Security assessment findings, client IP visibility, backup activity monitoring |
| CP-9 — System Backup | Backup compliance dashboards, backup history tracking, unauthorized backup attempt reporting |
| RA-5 — Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning | Automated PostgreSQL security checks, CIS assessments, configuration weakness detection |
| PT-2 — Authority to Process Personally Identifiable Information | PII discovery and inventory to support identification of personal data processing |
| PT-3 — Personally Identifiable Information Processing Purposes | PII scanner and personal data inventory to support processing-purpose reviews |
Why Use KloudDB Shield for NIST 800-53 Alignment?
KloudDB Shield helps organizations:
- Strengthen access controls: Identify inactive accounts, excessive privileges, and unnecessary database access.
- Maintain secure configurations: Detect configuration drift and deviations from CIS security benchmarks.
- Improve audit visibility: Review database security findings and backup activities.
- Protect sensitive information: Discover PII and identify encryption-related security weaknesses.
- Support continuous assessments: Regularly evaluate PostgreSQL security configurations against established controls.
- Improve backup oversight: Monitor backup history and identify potentially unauthorized backup activity.