Xacta 360 Application for NIST CSF and SP 800-171 Compliance

This document is a guide detailing the Xacta 360 application designed to assist organizations in complying with NIST SP 800-171 and utilizing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). It outlines the importance of the CSF in managing cyber risk and its recommendation for organizations handling controlled unclassified information (CUI). The guide explains the compliance process, which includes conducting self-assessments, identifying non-compliance areas, creating action plans, and maintaining compliance documentation. It describes how the Xacta 360 application simplifies this process by providing a series of input screens that gather necessary data for the 800-171 gap assessment. The application generates required documents automatically, reducing the need for extensive cybersecurity expertise and manual document creation. The guide emphasizes the time-saving benefits of using the application, particularly for smaller organizations, and highlights its role in ensuring compliance with federal regulations. It also discusses the application's capability to map CUI compliance to the CSF core, facilitating effective communication of compliance status across an organization.