NIST 800-171 is another SP (Special Publication) developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to standardize how federal agencies define Controlled Unclassified Data (CUI) and the IT security standards for those that have access to it. Unlike NIST 800-53, SP 800-171 is a set of requirements for intended federal contractors.
Framework Summary
Even though NIST 800-171 has far less controls than 800-53, they outline 14 different control categories for those seeking compliance. These categories are:
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