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NIST 800-171 Compliance

Controlled unclassified information protection. Control documentation, POA&M, and continuous monitoring.

What This Service Does

NIST 800-171 is 94 controls across 14 families. FAR 48 CFR 252.204-7012 makes it non-negotiable for defense contractors handling CUI. But compliance isn't just checkbox work—it requires evidence that controls actually work. This service builds your compliance case: control documentation, POA&M for gaps, and continuous monitoring infrastructure so you're audit-ready.

The Challenge

NIST 800-171 scope is massive: 94 controls requiring evidence. Assessments are expensive. POA&M projects drag on. You implement controls, but evidence gaps emerge during review. By the time DCMA or an auditor arrives, you're scrambling to document what you claimed you did.

Our Approach

Control Documentation & Mapping

2–3 weeks. Map your systems to NIST 800-171 controls. Produce control narratives: what you do, where, and how it satisfies the control requirement. Digital controls (configs, logs) pull evidence from systems. Procedural controls (training, policies) documented with proof.

POA&M Development

1–2 weeks. Identify gaps where controls are missing or incomplete. For each gap: remediation plan, responsible party, target completion date, and success criteria. DCMA-ready format.

Continuous Monitoring Setup

2–4 weeks. Establish ongoing evidence collection: log aggregation, config baselines, audit trails, control testing schedule. So you're always audit-ready, not just when an assessment happens.

What You Get

Who This Is For

Defense contractors in the supply chain. Prime contractors managing subcontractor CUI handling. Organizations under FAR 252.204-7012 requirements handling controlled unclassified information.

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