NIST 800-53 is a set of standards and guidelines for federal information systems, focusing on the selection of security controls. Coursera's NIST 800-53 skill catalogue teaches you the foundational understanding and practical application of these regulatory compliance guidelines. You'll learn about the family of controls, the processes for developing a tailored set of controls for individual systems, and the assessment of these controls for effectiveness. Delving into essential topics such as security engineering, risk assessment, and system and services acquisition, you'll gain the knowledge needed to ensure system security for federal organizations or contractors providing services to federal agencies.