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A focused guide series on NIST SP 800-171: what the standard requires, how the 110 requirements and 14 families fit together, how SPRS scoring works, and how to protect Controlled Unclassified Information across your systems.
NIST SP 800-171 is the standard behind DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC Level 2. This series helps contractor leaders understand the requirements, scope CUI, sequence the controls, calculate an honest SPRS score, and keep evidence current.
Start with the explainer, then use the supporting articles to go deeper on GovCon compliance, automating evidence, and applying the controls to AI systems.
Read the Main GuideUnderstand the 110 requirements, the 14 families, and what changes in Revision 3.
Map every system, cloud service, and provider that stores, processes, or transmits CUI.
Calculate an honest SPRS score and close gaps in weight and dependency order.
Automate collection so the SSP, POA&M, and control evidence stay current between cycles.
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Pillar Hub | GovCon Cybersecurity
NIST SP 800-171 is not a certificate or a product. It is the 110 requirements that decide whether you can hold Controlled Unclassified Information. This guide explains the standard, the 14 families, how SPRS scoring works, what Rev 3 changes, and the order to work the controls in.
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Supporting Guide | Cybersecurity Compliance
A practical leadership guide to NIST SP 800-171 compliance, CUI protection, CMMC Level 2 readiness, SPRS, SSPs, cloud tools, AI risk, and continuous GovCon cybersecurity.
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Supporting Guide | Enterprise AI
A practical guide for IT leaders and compliance officers building secure workflows for NIST 800 171 evidence collection, automated CMMC evidence gathering, and continuous NIST monitoring.
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Supporting Guide | Secure AI Automation
A practical guide for GovCon CISOs and compliance leaders mapping AI agents, RAG, model gateways, connectors, logs, and workflow actions into the NIST SP 800-171 SSP.
Read articleGS Consulting helps DoD and federal contractors scope CUI, assess against all 110 requirements, improve SPRS scores, build SSPs and POA&Ms, and automate the evidence that proves readiness.
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