NIST 800-171​ Assessments

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We have you covered with our NIST 800-171 Gap Assessments!
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NIST 800-171 Life Cycle ​for Success

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NIST SP 800-171 Guidelines for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Overview: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171 provides a set of guidelines for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems and organizations. It is a critical framework for defense contractors, government suppliers, and any organization handling CUI, especially under DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) requirements.

 ​​We work with customers to implement NIST 800-171 Controls to meet 
CMMC Level 2 requirements

We provide insight and understanding to the major roles associated with the CMMC process, focusing on the use of existing infrastructure and Microsoft 365 Cloud. We provide Customers the following services:

• Perform a CMMC Assessment
• Produce a Gap Assessment
• Deliver Gap Assessment Mitigation Strategies
• Implement Mitigation Strategies and Controls
• Update Artifacts for CMMC Crosswalk Approval 
• Be Confident before the CMMC Assessment
• Continuous Monitoring

Common tasks include:

• Microsoft 365 Configuration for CMMC Compliance
• Active Directory and Access Control for CMMC Compliance
• Auditing and Continuous Monitoring for CMMC Compliance
• Security Controls and Test Results
• Artifacts for CMMC Compliance
• System Security Plan (SSP)
• Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)

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Our "Secret Sauce"

Six Step Process for NIST 800-171 and CMMC Compliance

Six Step CMMC Process - Step by Step
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Step 1 - Perform a Gap Analysis

Step 2  - Come up with a Mitigation Strategy

Step 3 - Implement the controls needed

Step 4 - Have a third-party perform a Control Assessment

Step 5 - Have a C3PAO Evaluate and Authorize

Step 6 - Continuous Monitor your organization

​How CyberProtex Can Help:

1. Gap Assessments & Readiness Reviews
2. System Security Plan (SSP) Development
3. Policy & Procedure Documentation
4. Security Awareness Training (CUI-focused)
5. Incident Response Planning & Exercises
6. Managed Security Operations (SOC-as-a-Service)

​NIST 800-171 Compliance with Microsoft Solutions

Azure and Cloud Services

SharePoint for Collaborating

Configure Email and Settings to comply with CMMC

Key Objectives of NIST 800-171

1. Protect the confidentiality of CUI.
2. Standardize security controls across non-federal systems.
3. Facilitate secure information sharing between government and private entities.

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NIST 800-171 - 14 Families of Security Requirements:

1. Access Control (AC):
   • Limit access to CUI based on roles and responsibilities.
   • Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA).
   • Use least privilege and session controls.
2. Awareness and Training (AT):
   • Provide security training to all personnel handling CUI.
   • Continuous security awareness programs.
3. Audit and Accountability (AU):
   • Implement system auditing and log management.
   • Detect and respond to suspicious activities.
4. Configuration Management (CM):
   • Establish secure baseline configurations.
   • Manage changes systematically.
5. Identification and Authentication (IA):
   • Enforce strong identification and authentication mechanisms.
   • Use cryptographic controls for secure authentication.
6. Incident Response (IR):
   • Develop and maintain an incident response plan.
   • Perform regular incident response drills.
7. Maintenance (MA):
   • Securely manage system maintenance.
   • Control remote maintenance activities.
8. Media Protection (MP):
   • Protect both physical and digital media containing CUI.
   • Implement data sanitization and encryption practices.
9. Physical Protection (PE):
   • Secure physical access to systems handling CUI.
   • Use surveillance, access controls, and visitor logs.
10. Personnel Security (PS):
    • Conduct background checks for personnel with CUI access.
    • Implement termination procedures to revoke access.
11. Risk Assessment (RA):
    • Perform regular risk assessments.
    • Identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
12. Security Assessment (CA):
    • Continuously monitor security controls for effectiveness.
    • Conduct periodic assessments and audits.
13. System and Communications Protection (SC):
    • Secure communications through encryption.
    • Implement boundary protections and data flow control.
14. System and Information Integrity (SI):
    • Monitor for malicious code and vulnerabilities.
    • Implement rapid response mechanisms for detected threats.