NIST 800-171 Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide for IT and Security Teams (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798281733212)

Unlock the Blueprint to NIST 800-171 Compliance-Simplified for IT Professionals, Security Teams, and Decision-Makers
Are you responsible for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in your organization? Do you need to implement NIST 800-171 but feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the standard? Whether you're an IT leader, compliance officer, or security specialist, this book is your practical, easy-to-follow guide to achieving and maintaining compliance-with clarity and confidence.

This isn't theory. This is a roadmap.
Written in plain language and grounded in real-world application, this book walks you through each of the 14 control families and 110 requirements of NIST 800-171. With step-by-step implementation strategies, Microsoft ecosystem alignment (Intune, Entra, Defender, Purview, and more), and practical examples, you'll not only understand what the standard requires-you'll know exactly how to act on it.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Scope and assess your environment for CUI handling
• Build a system security plan (SSP) and POA&M with confidence
• Implement access control, encryption, patching, logging, and more
• Align technical controls with Microsoft 365 and Azure tools
• Prepare for CMMC Level 2 certification and beyond
• Avoid common compliance pitfalls and operational blind spots

Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing program, this guide will meet you where you are-and help you move forward with a secure, sustainable strategy.

Why this book stands out:

• Written in a conversational, non-intimidating tone
• Free of fluff and filler-just clear, actionable content
• Designed to help you both comply and improve overall security maturity
• Ideal for in-house teams, consultants, defense contractors, and MSPs

Protect the data that protects the mission.
Your roadmap to full NIST 800-171 compliance starts here.

Author: Patrick Jones
ISBN-13: 9798281733212
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/28/2025
Pages: 146
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d