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NIST 800-171

Infosec

NIST SP 800-171 is a comprehensive cybersecurity course that focuses on complying with the NIST 800-171 framework. You will learn the 110 controls in 14 families, understand Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and identify nonfederal information systems. The course covers how to satisfy each requirement, create a Body of Evidence (BOE), including Organizational Policy or Procedures, a System Security Plan (SSP), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM). Upon completion, you will have the skills to implement the controls required by the NIST 800-171 framework and build your BOE.

  • Understand the requirements of NIST 800-171 framework
  • Identify and handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  • Comply with 110 controls in 14 families
  • Create a Body of Evidence (BOE) including Organizational Policy or Procedures, a System Security Plan (SSP), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM)

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NIST 800-171
Course Modules

The NIST 800-171 course consists of 7 modules covering DFARS requirement review, understanding the controls, creating policies and plans, SSP and POAM creation, CMMC levels, and a comprehensive review and project introduction.

Review the DFARS Requirement that led to NIST 800-171

Module 1: This module provides an overview of the DFARS requirement that led to NIST 800-171, including key terms, understanding CUI, and the journey to NIST 800-171. The module also covers the applicability scoping and requirements, as well as creating a Body of Evidence (BOE).

Understanding the NIST 800-171 Controls

Module 2: Understand the NIST 800-171 controls in detail, covering access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, physical protection, risk assessment, security assessment, systems & communications protection, and system and information integrity.

Understand and Create Policies and Plans

Module 3: Gain insights into policies and plans, including an overview of policies and plans, and the policies and procedures you should have to comply with NIST 800-171.

Create and SSP for Implemented Controls

Module 4: Learn to create a System Security Plan (SSP) for implemented controls, covering an overview of SSP and the detailed process of creating an SSP.

Create a POAM for Unimplemented Controls

Module 5: Understand and create a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for unimplemented controls, including an overview of POAM and the process of creating a POAM.

Review how NIST 800-171 compliance prepares an org for CMMC Levels 1-3

Module 6: Review how NIST 800-171 compliance prepares an organization for CMMC Levels 1-3, including understanding CMMC, the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), and submitting a NIST 800-171 assessment to SPRS.

Putting it all together

Module 7: This module brings everything together with a comprehensive review of NIST 800-171, a project introduction, and references to consolidate your learning.

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