Essential Eight → NIST 800-171 crosswalk
A control-by-control mapping between ACSC Essential Eight and NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2. 7 mappings.
| Essential Eight | NIST 800-171 | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| E8-1 Patch applications | 3.11.2 Scan for vulnerabilities | EquivalentCurated | Vulnerability management |
| E8-2 Patch operating systems | 3.11.2 Scan for vulnerabilities | EquivalentCurated | Vulnerability management |
| E8-3 Multi-factor authentication | 3.1.1 Limit system access to authorized users | PartialCurated | Access control & identity |
| E8-4 Restrict administrative privileges | 3.1.1 Limit system access to authorized users | PartialCurated | Access control & identity |
| E8-5 Application control | 3.4.2 Establish and enforce security configuration settings | PartialCurated | Secure configuration & hardening |
| E8-6 Restrict Microsoft Office macros | 3.4.2 Establish and enforce security configuration settings | PartialCurated | Secure configuration & hardening |
| E8-7 User application hardening | 3.4.2 Establish and enforce security configuration settings | PartialCurated | Secure configuration & hardening |
Mappings marked “Official” derive from standards-body informative references; “Curated” mappings are authored by Cyber Compliance and provided for guidance only.