NIST 800-171 Compliance Control Checklist

This document is a guide that outlines the NIST 800-171 compliance requirements and how Blackpoint's Active Cybersecurity can assist organizations in meeting these standards. NIST Special Publication 800-171 provides guidelines for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems and organizations. The guide details various families of controls, including Access Control, Incident Response, and Risk Assessment, among others. Each family contains specific requirements that organizations must implement to ensure compliance. For instance, the Access Control family includes requirements for limiting system access to authorized users and processes, while the Audit and Accountability family emphasizes the importance of creating and retaining system audit logs. The document also highlights how Blackpoint Cyber can help organizations address these requirements effectively. Overall, the checklist serves as a practical tool for organizations aiming to achieve compliance with NIST 800-171.