Prepare Now for NIST SP 800-171 Compliance
IBSS will use our 20+ years of corporate DoD cybersecurity experience to provide expert support to promote compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), NIST SP 800-171, and Privacy requirements.
What Is NIST and SP 800-171?
NIST is the National Institute of Standards and Technology at the U.S. Department of Commerce. NIST SP 800-171 helps businesses of all sizes better understand, manage, and reduce their cybersecurity risk and advanced persistent threats to protect their networks and data. NIST SP 800-171 defines requirements for keeping government contractors’ sensitive information safe and secure.
How Does NIST SP 800-171 Impact DoD Contractors?
As a DoD contractor, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 requirements is not just an option, but an essential mandate. Proactive implementation of these security requirements is crucial to avoid potential disruptions to your business operations. IBSS is here to facilitate this process for you. With our expertise and guidance, we will navigate you through the complexities of NIST SP 800-171, ensuring you are compliant with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.204-7012 and meet all 13 necessary requirements. This way, we can help secure your eligibility for government contracts, safeguarding your business interests and reputation in the long run.
What Is CUI?
The management of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within your systems is a comprehensive process that involves screening, protection, and control. Organizations can ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CUI by implementing security protocols such as effective personnel screening processes and protective measures before, during, and after personnel actions (e.g., onboarding, terminations, and transfers). Additional key security measures include vetting individuals prior to authorizing access, ensuring the return of system-related property after offboarding, conducting exit interviews, and disabling system accounts. These practices along with intimate knowledge of an agency’s CUI Registry are essential in maintaining the security and integrity of CUI within your systems.
Customer Benefit
- IBSS will prepare you to compete for DoD contracts and comply with NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
- Our cost-effective solution for NIST SP 800-171 compliance removes the burden from non-technical staff.
- IBSS has 20 years of DoD cybersecurity experience.
IBSS Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System (QMS)
- ISO/IEC 200001:2018 Certified Information Technology Service Management (ITSM)
- ISO/IEC 270011:2013 Certified Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
- Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) – SVC Level 3 and DEV Level 3
Our Solution - How We Will Help You Prepare
IBSS will prepare you to compete for DoD contracts and comply with NIST SP 800-171 requirements and these accompanying standards:
- Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations (NIST SP 800-171)
- Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (NIST SP 800-171A)
- Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information: A Supplement to NIST Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-172)
- Assessing Enhanced Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (NIST SP 800-172A)
- Executive Order 13556
- FIPS Publication 199 and FIPS Publication 200
- NIST Special Publication 800-53
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, Managing Information as a Strategic Resource
Our cost-effective solution for NIST SP 800-171 compliance removes the burden from non-technical staff.
IBSS’ Approach to NIST
SP 800-171 Compliance
Our iterative approach begins with conducting a gap analysis to determine areas of NIST SP 800-171 compliance and non-compliance.
Our team will develop a remediation plan to address areas of non-compliance and will assist clients by developing policies and procedures, configuring systems, and deploying technological solutions to facilitate NIST SP 800-171 compliance.
We will develop system security plans (SSPs) and create action plans and milestones (POA&Ms) as needed.
Our team will provide continuous monitoring by reviewing policies and procedures, conducting vulnerability scans, and evaluating the effectiveness of security controls.
We will also provide NIST SP 800-171 compliance training and support. Our solution involves a NIST SP 800-171 risk assessment that details the threats, vulnerabilities, and risks associated with the loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of controlled unclassified information (CUI).
