NIST

NIST 800-171, or NIST SP 800-171, is a guideline issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for non-federal entities. It outlines rules for securely handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), covering storage, processing, and transmission.   If your organization does business with the U.S. DoD, you must be NIST 800-171 compliant. It is designed…

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has long been a pivotal force in shaping global standards and guiding cybersecurity professionals. NIST has developed essential frameworks and guidelines that enhance the capabilities of both industry and government in identifying and responding to cyber threats. One such critical publication is NIST SP 800 137 which…

Federal government contracts are vastly different from corporate ones. They have distinct control requirements and measures that need to be kept pace to safeguard sensitive data.  Not obtaining certain certifications can be a non-starter for companies in the public sector looking to obtain government contracts. And with each one having its own set of rules,…

The NIST Risk Management Framework provides a comprehensive approach for managing network infrastructure and operations risks. Published by the United States government, it provides a structured methodology for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating risks related to networking technologies and activities within an organization.    In this article, we understand what comprises the NIST risk management framework…

Ensuring adequate security of information systems is a fundamental management responsibility for every organization. Every organization that deals with financial, safety, privacy, or defense implements some form of access (authorization) control.  Although some systems grant complete access after successful authentication of the user, most systems nowadays require more sophisticated and complex control. In addition to…

The continuing menace of cyber threats has drawn critical attention to data privacy for all kinds of organizations, big and small. companies should ensure that their data and customers’ data are secure by acting before the occurrence of the problem. Here, privacy protection, which can withstand cyber attacks like the NIST privacy framework, comes forth…