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FISMA Low Impact
FISMA Low impact level applies to federal information systems where a security breach would result in limited adverse effects on organizational operations, assets, or individuals. Low impact systems require approximately 150 NIST 800-53 baseline controls. Tyndora automates control implementation and continuous monitoring for Low impact systems.
Low Impact — Limited Adverse Effect
Systems where loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability would have limited adverse effects. Impact categorization is based on FIPS 199 standards.
Low Impact Characteristics
- Confidentiality: Limited adverse effect if disclosed
- Integrity: Limited adverse effect if modified
- Availability: Limited adverse effect if disrupted
- Control Baseline: ~150 NIST 800-53 controls (Low baseline, Rev 5)
Typical Low Impact Systems
- ✓ Internal administrative systems
- ✓ Public information websites
- ✓ Non-sensitive internal tools
- ✓ Development and test environments
- ✓ Systems with publicly available data
Low Impact Control Implementation
NIST 800-53 Low baseline focuses on essential security controls
Access & Identity
- ✓ Account management
- ✓ Access enforcement
- ✓ Basic authentication
System Protection
- ✓ Boundary protection
- ✓ Malicious code protection
- ✓ System monitoring
Operations
- ✓ Incident response
- ✓ Backup and recovery
- ✓ Security awareness
NIST 800-53 Control Families
The FISMA Low baseline draws from these NIST SP 800-53 families. Select any family to see representative controls and what each one requires.
Representative controls in plain language, not verbatim NIST text. The exact controls and enhancements that apply are set by the impact level; consult NIST SP 800-53B and the FedRAMP baselines for the authoritative set.
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