NIST SP 800-207

NIST SP 800-207
A NIST special publication describing zero trust architecture for information systems.
Publisher	NIST
Official resource	Official publication

NIST SP 800-207 a NIST special publication describing zero trust architecture for information systems.

Publication

NIST SP 800-207, published in 2020, presents zero trust as a security approach in which network location alone does not confer trust. It emphasizes protecting resources through explicit access decisions.

Architecture concepts

Zero trust deployments can incorporate identities, policy enforcement, contextual signals and continuous evaluation. The publication provides models rather than prescribing one commercial product.

Machine and robot relevance

A robot fleet may use identity-based authentication and authorization when workloads and devices access services. These patterns are related to the publication, though robot safety has additional requirements.

Limitations

The document describes cybersecurity architecture, not industrial robot functional-safety certification. A zero trust deployment does not guarantee protection from all physical faults or communication outages.

See also

• Zero Trust Security
• Workload Identity for Robotics
• Secure Robot Communication

Further reading

• Zero Trust Architecture, SP 800-207 — NIST
• Guide to Operational Technology (OT) Security, SP 800-82 Rev. 3 — NIST