NIST 800-171 Compliance and Self-Certification: Benefits and Risks for Government Contractors

Abstract: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed guidelines for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive government information that is stored or processed on nonfederal information systems. Contractors who handle this information are required to comply with the NIST 800-171 standard and self-certify their compliance to the government. This article […]