If you are a business leader working with the Department of Defense (DoD), you know all about the complex compliance requirements your organization needs to meet to maintain current contracts and secure future ones.

Are you a government contractor or subcontractor who needs to be NIST 800-171 compliant? Although NIST 800-171 has been around for several years, many business leaders still aren’t certain whether they are doing the right things to be compliant.

If you are a contractor or subcontractor working with the Department of Defense (DoD), you’re likely aware of NIST Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-171) and the importance of protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI).

If you are a business leader of an organization that works with the U.S Department of Defense (DoD), you understand that protecting sensitive information is a top priority. While you most likely already have a lot on your plate to run your business, throw compliance into the mix and it can become a constant journey to make sure you’re doing the right things.

When business leaders think about technology, it is often “out of sight, out of mind.” As long as their technology environment is operating smoothly, they usually don’t give much thought to their IT infrastructure.

If you work as a contractor or subcontractor to the U.S. government, you likely know that not all sensitive information is marked “secret,” “top secret,” or “classified.”

Business leaders have a lot to contend with. There’s the balance sheet, inventory, and IT resources to name just a few. Compliance requirements add a level of complexity to the mix. If you are a government contractor or subcontractor, you most likely are aware of the increasing emphasis on cybersecurity and NIST Special Publication 800-171 (NIST 800-171).

As a business leader you have a lot on your plate. If you are an organization that works with the government, you most likely are aware that you are required to meet standards and guidelines to ensure that data and records are protected.