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NIST 800-171 Compliance

Implement and maintain the 110 controls that protect controlled unclassified information, without guesswork.

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If you handle controlled unclassified information, NIST 800-171 is the standard you answer to, and the foundation of CMMC. We help you implement all 110 controls and keep the evidence current.

What's included

Gap assessment

We measure your environment against all 110 controls and document where you stand.

System Security Plan

We build and maintain the SSP that describes how you meet each requirement.

POA&M development

A living plan of action and milestones for any gaps, with owners and dates.

Control implementation

We put the technical and administrative controls in place across your environment.

Evidence and audit support

We keep the documentation and evidence assessors and primes expect.

Why IPC

Done right, and done with you

We implement controls in your environment, not just describe them on paper.
Your SSP and POA&M stay current, so you are always ready to show your work.
This work sets the foundation for CMMC Level 2.
FAQ

Questions, answered

Who needs NIST 800-171?

Any organization that stores, processes, or transmits controlled unclassified information for the federal government, including many subcontractors.

How does this relate to CMMC?

CMMC Level 2 assesses your implementation of NIST 800-171. Getting 800-171 right is the path to CMMC.

What is an SSP?

A System Security Plan documents how you meet each of the 110 requirements. It is central to both 800-171 and CMMC.

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