NIST SP 800-171 is a cybersecurity framework of 110 controls in 14 families published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This learning path will teach you how to comply with the requirements of NIST 800-171. You will understand what CUI is and how to identify it; what a nonfederal information systems is; how to understand each of the 110 requirements in the framework and satisfy each of them if necessary; how to create a Body of Evidence (BOE) including Organizational Policy or Procedures; a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM). Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to implement the controls required by the NIST 800-171 framework and build your BOE.
NIST 800-171
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NIST 800-171
This course is part of Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework Specialization
Instructor: Dave Hatter
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- Data Security
- Document Management
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Information Systems Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Encryption
- Computer Security Awareness Training
- Cyber Security Policies
- NIST 800-53
- Security Controls
- Security Requirements Analysis
- Incident Management
- Personally Identifiable Information
- Continuous Monitoring
- System Monitoring
- Information Assurance
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TM
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025
Content was really good but the audio needs some work.
AN
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
Amazing course , well put together !!! Great for beginner
SM
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
There is A LOT of information to go over! It is laid out nicely, but sometimes it can be confusing and not communicated clearly. Overall, I enjoyed the course and learned something new.
