NIST 800-171 Compliance with SealPath’s Data Security Solution
SealPath is a data-centric IRM solution that enforces automatic encryption and granular access controls to meet strict NIST 800-171 compliance regulations across your defense supply chain.
Simplify the process of meeting NIST 800-171 requirements
Apply encryption to data as required in 3.13, but automatically and smartly
Secure CUI throughout its lifecycle and within the supply chain (3.17)
Control access to CUI with granularity to mitigate risks, and meet the 3.1 requirement
Unlock granular access controls (e.g., viewing, editing, printing), and revoke access rights based on the principles of need-to-know and least privilege.
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About NIST 800-171
NIST 800-171 is a set of cybersecurity standards created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It outlines requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems and organizations.
Primarily aimed at contractors and subcontractors working with the U.S. government, it focuses on access control, encryption, audit logging, and secure data handling. Compliance ensures data integrity, reduces breach risks, and supports regulatory requirements.
What does NIST 800-171 require regarding data security?
It requires organizations to implement strict measures. Key requirements include encrypting data at rest and in transit, restricting system access through role-based and multifactor authentication, maintaining secure system configurations, auditing and monitoring systems for suspicious activity, and establishing incident response processes.
These controls ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information while reducing risks of breaches and unauthorized access.
How does SealPath help to comply?
Protect CUI with Persistent Encryption Aligned with NIST Requirements
- Automatic encryption: Instantly encrypt files in specific folders and align protection permissions with those of the folder.
- Confidentiality shielding: Ensures data remains inaccessible to unauthorized users, even when shared externally and within the supply chain.
- Persistent protection: Protect sensitive files across their lifecycle, at rest, in use, and in motion, wherever they travel.
Protect CUI with Persistent Encryption Aligned with NIST Requirements
- Automatic encryption: Instantly encrypt files in specific folders and align protection permissions with those of the folder.
- Access control: Ensures data remains inaccessible to unauthorized users, even when shared externally and within the supply chain.
- Persistent protection: Protect sensitive files across their lifecycle, at rest, in use, and in motion, wherever they travel.
Enforce the NIST Access Control approach to CUI
- Granular permissions: Restrict who can access files and their level of interaction, such as viewing, editing, or printing.
- Least privilege: Grant access permissions based on the department, position of the user, or groups, following the least privilege requirement.
- Dynamic permissions: Reassign or remove privileges as necessary in real time, regardless of where the data is.
Ensure incident response and revoke access rights in line with NIST requirements
- Revoke user permissions instantly: Remotely block users from accessing files.
- Monitor acceses: Identify unauthorized access to sensitive information in real time and reduce the response time.
- Logs and Audits: Maintain incident logs and audits to ensure timely reports to regulatory authorities, meeting compliance deadlines.
Ensure incident response and revoke access rights in line with NIST requirements
- Revoke user permissions instantly: Remotely block users from accessing files.
- Monitor acceses: Identify unauthorized access to sensitive information in real time and reduce the response time.
- Logs and Audits: Maintain incident logs and audits to ensure timely reports to regulatory authorities, meeting compliance deadlines.
Simplify Compliance Management
- Centralized policy control option: Manage data security policies organization-wide from a single intuitive dashboard.
- Comprehensive reporting: Produce detailed reports to showcase alignment with the NIST 800-171 standard.
- Seamless integration: Optimize processes with enterprise tools like SIEM, CASB, MFA, Data Classification and DLP, streamlining risk management workflows across your ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions about NIST 800-171
What is NIST 800-171 certified?
NIST 800-171 certification is not an official designation but refers to an organization demonstrating compliance with the NIST 800-171 standards. These guidelines ensure proper safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems, meeting government contract requirements.
Since when do we have to comply with the requirements of NIST 800-171?
Organizations have been required to comply with NIST 800-171 since it was initially published in June 2015.
Who needs to comply with the NIST 800-171?
Organizations that process, store, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as part of contracts with U.S. federal agencies must comply with NIST 800-17. This includes government contractors, subcontractors, and non-federal entities in industries like defense, manufacturing, and research.
What are the penalties for non-compliance with NIST 800-171?
Non-compliance with NIST 800-171 can result in severe consequences, including contract termination, loss of eligibility for future government contracts, and financial penalties under laws such as the False Claims Act. Fines can range from $11,665 to $23,331 per false claim. Non-compliance may also lead to withheld payments and reputational damage.
Additional Resources
CMMC & NIST 800-171 Compliance Guide
Our compliance guide offers in-depth knowledge on how SealPath’s Zero Trust approach significantly contributes to achieving CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance.
CMMC & NIST 800-171 Through a Zero-Trust Approach
Learn about the Cybersecurity Maturity Levels and their relation to NIST 800-171 standards through a Zero Trust Model approach.