# NIST Quick Guide

> Portable reference for NIST security controls for federal IT compliance. (iPhone/iPad app by TalaTek LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nist-quick-guide/id479813508 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TalaTek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/856394884)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.26/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nist-quick-guide/id479813508/reviews.md

## What is NIST Quick Guide?

Essential for Federal IT employees and contractors! NIST 800-53 Revision 3 and 4!
Talatek NIST Quick Guide for iOS: This app is a handy, portable, organized reference to the NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 3 & 4 'Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations' and the accompanying NIST SP 800-53A. With your iPhone or iPad and the Talatek NIST Quick Guide, you will be ready to meet all your FISMA compliance needs!

## Key features

- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 3 & 4
- NIST SP 800-53A
- FISMA compliance
- Organized reference
- Portable security controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nist-quick-guide/id479813508/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Rev 5 controls

*2024-11-29*

Can you guys add the rev5 controls.

### 4/5 — Revision 5

*2024-01-24*

When will you update the app to revision 5?

### 1/5 — No updates in 6+ years??

*2022-01-02*

Will this app be updated to include 800-53 rev 5?

### 4/5 — Update Coming?

*2021-12-08*

Rev 5 would be awesome. Any news on a update?

### 4/5 — Rev 5 please

*2021-10-12*

Hello, can you please update the app for Rev 5? We will greatly appreciate it! Thank you! 😊

### 5/5 — Is Rev 5 update coming?

*2021-07-30*

Thanks

### 3/5 — Needs updating

*2018-09-27*

Needs 800-53 rev 5 draft

### 5/5 — I can’t imagine working without this app!

*2017-10-23*

As a cybersecurity analyst and auditor I am constantly consulting SP 800-53 or 53a. This app allows me to have access at my fingertips to all controls and audit guidance without having to carry two large 3 ring binders with me everywhere I go!  Great job within app!!!

### 2/5 — This is just the NIST Document, nothing else

*2015-08-09*

No additional functionality, not useful.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2014-01-07*

This is a great reference guide.

## Frequently asked questions about NIST Quick Guide

### What NIST publications does NIST Quick Guide cover?

NIST Quick Guide covers NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 3 and 4, as well as the accompanying NIST SP 800-53A. This provides comprehensive information on recommended security controls for federal information systems.

### Is NIST Quick Guide available on Android?

NIST Quick Guide is currently only available for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. There is no mention of an Android version in the provided data.

### How often is NIST Quick Guide updated?

The latest version of NIST Quick Guide is 1.31, last updated on December 5, 2015. This indicates infrequent updates, so users should verify if the content remains current for their needs.

### What is the price of NIST Quick Guide?

NIST Quick Guide is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to its reference materials.

### What is the age rating for NIST Quick Guide?

NIST Quick Guide has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, with no mature content.

### Does NIST Quick Guide have ads?

No, NIST Quick Guide does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid product with no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### What is the user sentiment for NIST Quick Guide?

NIST Quick Guide has a rating of 4.3 stars from 19 ratings. This indicates generally positive user sentiment, with users finding it a valuable reference tool.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.31 — 2015-12-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-Fixed PL-8 related controls issue

### 1.3 — 2015-07-11

-Facebook sharing
-Activity sharing

### 1.2 — 2015-06-26

Added Rev 4 procedures and search

### 1.1 — 2013-11-29

Added NIST 800-53 Revision 4

### 1.0 — 2011-11-16

No release notes.

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