Category Archives: NIST 800-171

What is Data Loss Prevention Shelfware

What is Data Loss Prevention Shelfware
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Shelfware With the huge volume of sensitive data companies must deal with today, it’s no wonder data loss protection (DLP) still tops the list of administrator concerns.   Despite the attention however, it seems that getting DLP right remains easier said than done.   Even major government agencies, with ample resources…
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NIST SP 800-171 CUI Compliance

NIST SP 800-171 CUI Compliance
How to stay compliant with NIST SP 800-171 If you’re part of the US federal government supply chain, at some point you’ll have heard of NIST. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sets out data security mandates for government departments and agencies. In 2017 it implemented a sweeping set of new data protection…
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DFARS / NIST 800-171 Compliant

DFARS / NIST 800-171 Compliant
DFARS / NIST 800-171 Compliant Preventing the loss of sensitive information is one of the biggest challenges facing organizations in their day-to-day operations. Data loss prevention techniques are vital for establishing secure protocols.   It is not surprising that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in their last special publication--NIST 800-171--devoted much of…
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