NIST 800-171 Compliance

Interactive Security, Inc.14 Oct, 2021Computer & Internet

NIST 800-171 is the guideline for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) outside of a federal agency or system. NIST 800-171 compliance is mandatory for organizations that hold controlled unclassified information within an internal system or a system in which they maintain control or oversight. This includes email, file sharing, etc. and, includes the storage, access, transfer, or governance of information that, while not classified, must be controlled due to its sensitivity. Contractors that work with the DoD and have access to and will handle CUI on their information systems are required to become NIST 800-171 compliant.