The Ultimate Guide To Navigating NIST SP 800-171 Compliance

Reading Time: 8 minutes As the world becomes increasingly digital, organizations of all sizes are facing a growing number of cyber threats. To protect sensitive information and maintain data integrity, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed Special Publication 800-171 (SP 800-171). This publication sets out guidelines for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which includes any […]

How To Conduct A NIST SP 800-171 Security Assessment In 5 Easy Steps

Reading Time: 7 minutes As a security compliance analyst, it is essential to ensure that an organization’s systems and data are secure from unauthorized access or breach. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed the Special Publication 800-171 as a set of guidelines for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It helps organizations establish protocols to safeguard […]

Best Practices For Maintaining NIST SP 800-171 Compliance

Reading Time: 7 minutes NIST SP 800-171 is a set of guidelines developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for protecting sensitive government information. Compliance with these standards is crucial for organizations that handle such data or have contracts with the federal government requiring adherence to NIST SP 800-171 regulations. Failure to comply can result in […]

5 Ways To Streamline NIST SP 800-171 Compliance

Reading Time: 7 minutes Ensuring compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 is a critical aspect of managing sensitive information within an organization. However, navigating the complex requirements outlined in this publication can be challenging for many businesses, especially those without dedicated cybersecurity teams or limited resources. As a NIST SP 800-171 […]

Understanding The Differences Between NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and CMMC

Reading Time: < 1 minute DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC are all cybersecurity frameworks that are relevant to the US Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. DFARS stands for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. It is a regulation that requires DoD contractors to comply with certain cybersecurity standards, including the NIST SP 800-171 standard. NIST SP 800-171 is a set […]

Tips and Advice on Using Multi-Factor Authentication for Defense Contractors

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hi everyone! In this video, we’ll be discussing the importance of multi-factor authentication in defense contracting. This is an essential security measure for keeping your data and information safe, as well as helping you win contracts with the Department of Defense. We’ll be talking about the best ways to implement MFA to ensure you get […]

CMMC – The easiest and cheapest way to get started

Reading Time: < 1 minute Ready to learn what the easiest and cheapest way is to get started with your CMMC journey to certification? Click on the video above to learn the secrets to getting started right from On Call President and CMMC RP Mike Frieder in this week’s compliance tip.

What the Trump Mar A Lago Raid Means for Defense Contractors Complying with DFARS, NIST, and CMMC

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this edition of our On Call Compliance Tip of the Week, we are talking about What the Trump Mar A Lago raid means for defense contractors required to comply with DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC. So, unless you’ve been hanging out living in a clamshell for the past few weeks I’m sure you’ve […]

DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 – DIBCAC Audits – How to Make Getting Through an Audit Easier

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this edition of the On Call Compliance Solutions Compliance Tip of the Week we are talking about NIST SP 800-171 DIBCAC audits – how to make getting through an audit easier. Now look, nobody likes an audit. Let’s get that out of the way now. Even worse, just knowing that the audit is being […]

Why a System Security Plan Score of Anything Less than 110 is a Giant Red Flag

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this edition of our On Call Compliance Tip of the Week, we are talking about why a System Security Plan score of anything less than 110 is a giant red flag that you are not even close to being compliant and may potentially be at a much higher risk of audit. So if you […]