NIST SP 800-171 ↔ SOC 2
11 canonical controls in Keel’s library satisfy clauses of both NIST SP 800-171 and SOC 2. Implement each once, attach the evidence once, and it counts toward each standard. The overlap is the work you don’t repeat.
Controls that satisfy both
| Canonical control | NIST SP 800-171 clauses | SOC 2 clauses |
|---|---|---|
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Risk assessment & treatment
A documented process to identify, analyze, evaluate, and treat information security risks on a defined cadence.
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3.11, 3.11.1 | CC3.1, CC3.2 |
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Access control policy
Rules for granting, reviewing, and revoking access to systems and data based on business need and least privilege.
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3.1, 3.1.5 | CC6.1, CC6.3 |
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User provisioning & deprovisioning
Joiner/mover/leaver process to grant, change, and promptly remove access across systems.
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3.5, 3.1.5 | CC6.2, CC6.3 |
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Multi-factor authentication
MFA enforced for remote access, administrative access, and access to sensitive systems and data.
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3.5.3 | CC6.1 |
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Encryption in transit & at rest
Strong cryptography protects sensitive data in transit over public networks and at rest in storage.
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3.13.11, 3.13.8 | CC6.7 |
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Logging & monitoring
Security-relevant events are logged, protected, retained, and reviewed for anomalies.
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3.3, 3.3.1 | CC7.2 |
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Vulnerability management
Regular scanning, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across systems and applications.
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3.11.2, 3.11.3 | CC7.1 |
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Incident response
A documented, tested plan to detect, triage, contain, remediate, and communicate security incidents.
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3.6, 3.6.1 | CC7.3, CC7.4 |
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Security awareness training
Ongoing security awareness training for all personnel, with completion tracking.
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3.2, 3.2.1 | CC1.4 |
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Asset inventory
An inventory of hardware, software, and information assets with assigned owners.
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3.4, 3.4.1 | CC6.1 |
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Data classification & handling
Information is classified and handled per its sensitivity, with rules for labeling and protection.
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3.8 | C1.1 |
Clause identifiers (NIST SP 800-171 and SOC 2) are referenced factually for mapping. Keel is not affiliated with or endorsed by the bodies that publish these standards. Control descriptions are Keel’s own; a framework’s full authored control count is on its framework page.
Why this is one project, not two
On a crosswalk-native model, SOC 2 mostly lights up controls you already built for NIST SP 800-171. You’re not re-uploading the same screenshot for a second audit. You apply the framework and see the genuine delta worth working. That’s the whole idea behind collect once, comply everywhere.