NIST CSF / 800-171

NIST Cybersecurity Framework & SP 800-171

A voluntary risk-management framework paired with the required control set for protecting CUI in non-federal systems.

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What It Is

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a voluntary, widely adopted framework organized around five core functions, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover, used to manage cybersecurity risk at an organizational level.

NIST SP 800-171 is a specific, contractually required control catalog, 110 controls across 14 families, for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems. It forms the technical backbone underlying both DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC Level 2.

Who It Applies To

Organizations wanting a structured, voluntary risk-management approach can adopt the NIST CSF. Any contractor handling CUI on a federal or DoD contract must implement NIST SP 800-171, which is a mandatory requirement.

How We Help

  • Assess maturity against the NIST CSF five core functions

  • Implement and document all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls

  • Build System Security Plans (SSPs) and POA&Ms

  • Establish continuous monitoring aligned to the framework

  • Bridge NIST compliance directly into CMMC and DFARS readiness

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