HIPAA → NIST 800-171 crosswalk
A control-by-control mapping between HIPAA Security Rule (45 CFR Part 164, Subpart C) and NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2. 6 mappings.
| HIPAA | NIST 800-171 | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| §164.308(a)(1) Security management process | 3.11.1 Periodically assess risk | RelatedCurated | Risk assessment & management |
| §164.308(a)(6) Security incident procedures | 3.6.1 Establish an incident-handling capability | PartialCurated | Incident response & breach notification |
| §164.312(a)(1) Access control | 3.1.1 Limit system access to authorized users | EquivalentCurated | Access control & identity |
| §164.312(b) Audit controls | 3.3.1 Create and retain audit logs | EquivalentCurated | Logging, monitoring & detection |
| §164.312(e)(1) Transmission security | 3.13.11 Employ FIPS-validated cryptography | EquivalentCurated | Cryptography & data protection |
| §164.404 Notification to individuals | 3.6.1 Establish an incident-handling capability | RelatedCurated | Incident response & breach notification |
Mappings marked “Official” derive from standards-body informative references; “Curated” mappings are authored by Cyber Compliance and provided for guidance only.