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Achieve and maintain NIST 800-171 compliance with confidence. Interactive Security helps organizations identify CUI, assess security controls, and meet the 110 required safeguards across all 14 NIST control families.
NIST SP 800-171 is a federal cybersecurity standard that defines how Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must be protected when stored, processed, or transmitted outside of U.S. government systems.
The framework applies to non-federal organizations that handle CUI and establishes a consistent set of security requirements to safeguard sensitive government data while avoiding unnecessary controls designed only for federal agencies.
NIST 800-171 applies to Department of War (DoW) contractors and subcontractors that handle CUI, including organizations that:
Compliance is mandatory under DFARS and is a foundational requirement for CMMC Level 2.
NIST 800-171 consists of 110 security controls across 14 control families, designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CUI.
The 14 security families include:
Together, these controls establish a practical, risk-based cybersecurity baseline for non-federal systems.
NIST 800-171 compliance is not optional. Organizations that fail to meet requirements risk:
Organizations that prepare early gain a stronger security posture, reduced risk exposure, and a smoother path to CMMC certification.
Interactive Security has extensive experience helping organizations assess, remediate, and maintain NIST 800-171 compliance. Our consultants combine technical expertise with real-world implementation experience to guide organizations through every stage of compliance.
Our NIST 800-171 services include:
Cybersecurity risk management is not a one-time effort. NIST 800-171 is a living framework that requires continuous monitoring, reassessment, and improvement as systems, threats, and business operations evolve.
Interactive Security helps organizations implement sustainable cybersecurity programs that support long-term compliance, audit readiness, and operational resilience.
Contact Interactive Security to begin or advance your NIST 800-171 compliance journey.
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