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Introduction to NIST 800-171 fundamentals
Implementation and assessment guidance
Compliance maintenance and CMMC integration
Understanding NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 and its critical role in protecting Controlled Unclassified Information
NIST Special Publication 800-171 Rev 3 (released 2024) provides security requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems.
Organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and federal contractors handling CUI must comply with NIST 800-171.
Understanding CUI is essential for determining NIST 800-171 applicability and scope.
NIST 800-171 compliance forms the foundation of CMMC Level 2 certification requirements.
Realistic planning for achieving full NIST 800-171 compliance.
Specific requirements and expectations for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base.
Comprehensive breakdown of NIST 800-171 security requirement families aligned with NIST 800-53
Control and limit information system access to authorized users, processes, and devices.
Ensure personnel are trained on security threats and organizational policies.
Create, protect, and retain audit records to enable monitoring and analysis.
Establish and maintain baseline configurations and inventory of systems.
Identify and authenticate users, processes, and devices prior to access.
Establish operational incident handling capability for organizational systems.
Perform periodic and timely maintenance on systems and equipment.
Protect information in printed or digital media throughout its lifecycle.
Ensure individuals accessing systems are trustworthy and meet requirements.
Limit physical access to information systems and facilities to authorized individuals.
Periodically assess risk to organizational operations and assets.
Develop and implement plans to assess security control effectiveness.
Monitor, control, and protect communications at system boundaries.
Identify, report, and correct information system flaws in a timely manner.
Step-by-step methodology for achieving NIST 800-171 compliance
First step in compliance: identify what CUI your organization handles and ensure proper marking.
Create a comprehensive SSP documenting your security controls and implementation.
Conduct thorough gap assessment to identify compliance deficiencies.
Document remediation plans for gaps and track implementation progress.
Calculate and submit your Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score.
Execute remediation plans to achieve full compliance with all 110 requirements.
Understanding the relationship between NIST 800-171 and CMMC certification
CMMC Level 2 directly implements the 110 practices from NIST 800-171 requirements.
Understanding third-party assessment requirements for CMMC certification.
Navigate the CMMC certification process building on your NIST 800-171 compliance.
Budget planning for NIST 800-171 compliance and CMMC certification.
Understanding when self-assessment is sufficient versus requiring third-party validation.
Leverage your NIST 800-171 compliance for smoother CMMC certification.
Essential guidance for creating and maintaining your System Security Plan
Understanding the required elements and organization of a compliant SSP.
Clearly define what systems and components are in scope for CUI processing.
Document how each of the 110 requirements is implemented in your environment.
Comprehensive documentation of your security architecture and controls.
Keep your SSP current with system changes and evolving requirements.
Compile and organize supporting policies, procedures, and evidence.
Understanding and managing your Supplier Performance Risk System score
Learn how NIST 800-171 compliance is scored in the SPRS system.
Calculate your organization's current SPRS score based on implemented controls.
Understand how documented POA&Ms affect your SPRS score.
Navigate the process of submitting your SPRS score in SPRS portal.
Prioritize remediation efforts to maximize your SPRS score improvement.
Understanding how your SPRS score affects contract awards and competitiveness.
Practical guidance for implementing NIST 800-171 security requirements
Leverage technology tools to efficiently implement NIST 800-171 controls.
Create comprehensive policies and procedures to support control implementation.
Implement proper network segmentation to protect CUI environments.
Deploy MFA solutions to meet identification and authentication requirements.
Establish comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities.
Develop and maintain an effective incident response capability.
Essential resources to support your NIST 800-171 compliance journey
Comprehensive checklists covering all 110 NIST 800-171 requirements.
Ready-to-use System Security Plan templates aligned with NIST 800-171.
Pre-built policy templates covering key NIST 800-171 requirement areas.
Tools to assess your current compliance posture against NIST 800-171.
Plan of Action and Milestones templates for tracking remediation efforts.
Direct links to official NIST publications and guidance documents.
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