NIST 800-171 → SOC 2 crosswalk
A control-by-control mapping between NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and SOC 2 (AICPA Trust Services Criteria). 4 mappings.
| NIST 800-171 | SOC 2 | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.1 Limit system access to authorized users | CC6.1 Logical access security controls | EquivalentCurated | Access control & identity |
| 3.11.2 Scan for vulnerabilities | CC7.1 Vulnerability detection and monitoring | EquivalentCurated | Vulnerability management |
| 3.13.11 Employ FIPS-validated cryptography | CC6.7 Restricting data transmission | PartialCurated | Cryptography & data protection |
| 3.3.1 Create and retain audit logs | CC7.2 Security event monitoring | EquivalentCurated | Logging, monitoring & detection |
Mappings marked “Official” derive from standards-body informative references; “Curated” mappings are authored by Cyber Compliance and provided for guidance only.