CUI Protection

NIST 800-171 Compliance Services

Federal contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information must implement all 110 security requirements in NIST SP 800-171. PTG delivers end-to-end compliance from gap assessment to CMMC certification readiness.

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What We Deliver

Complete 110-Control Coverage

From documentation to technical implementation, PTG addresses every requirement across all 14 control families.

Technical Implementation

  • CUI enclave architecture that reduces compliance scope by 60-80%
  • FIPS 140-2 validated encryption for data at rest and in transit
  • Multi-factor authentication, endpoint detection, and SIEM integration
  • Vulnerability management with defined scanning cadences

Documentation and Assessment

  • System Security Plan (SSP) with control implementation statements
  • POA&M development with realistic timelines and milestones
  • SPRS score calculation and optimization strategy
  • CMMC-ready evidence packages for C3PAO assessment
14 Control Families

The 110-Control Framework

NIST 800-171 organizes security requirements across 14 families mandated by DFARS 252.204-7012.

22 Requirements

Access Control

Limit system access, enforce least privilege, control remote and wireless access, and manage session locks across CUI systems.

16 Requirements

System and Communications Protection

Monitor system boundaries, implement encryption, establish subnetworks, and protect CUI in transit.

11 Requirements

Identification and Authentication

Identify users and devices, implement multi-factor authentication, and manage authenticator lifecycle.

9 Requirements Each

Audit, Config Management, Media

Create and protect audit records, establish configuration baselines, and sanitize media containing CUI.

7 Requirements

System and Information Integrity

Identify and correct flaws, provide malicious code protection, and monitor security alerts in real time.

Remaining 6 Families

Training, IR, Maintenance, Personnel, Physical, Risk Assessment

Complete the framework with security awareness, incident handling, maintenance controls, and risk-based vulnerability management.

Process

Our 4-Phase Compliance Process

01

Assessment and CUI scoping with baseline SPRS score

02

Architecture design including CUI enclave segmentation

03

Technical control implementation and staff training

04

Internal validation simulating CMMC methodology

05

SSP finalization and SPRS submission

06

Continuous monitoring with quarterly reassessments

Who This Is For

Built For Defense Contractors

DoD Prime Contractors Defense Subcontractors CUI Handlers DFARS 252.204-7012 Subject Organizations CMMC Level 2 Candidates Research Triangle Defense Community
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SPRS score and why does it matter?

The Supplier Performance Risk System score ranges from -203 to 110, calculated using DoD Assessment Methodology. Contracting officers use SPRS scores in source selection decisions. Scores below 110 indicate gaps that can disqualify organizations from contract awards.

How long does NIST 800-171 compliance take?

PTG's proven methodology reduces time-to-compliance from 18+ months to as few as 6 months through parallel workstreams, pre-built policy templates, and automated evidence collection.

What is the difference between 800-171 Rev 2 and Rev 3?

Revision 3 (2024) restructures requirements with updated control language and enhanced mapping to NIST 800-53. PTG prepares organizations for both current and future requirements simultaneously.

How does 800-171 relate to CMMC?

CMMC Level 2 requires implementation of all 110 NIST 800-171 requirements. Every PTG engagement is designed with CMMC certification in mind, using C3PAO evaluation methodology for documentation and evidence collection.

What is a CUI enclave?

A CUI enclave isolates CUI processing into a purpose-built environment with strict access controls, reducing compliance scope by 60-80%. Options include segmented on-premises networks or cloud solutions on Microsoft GCC High or AWS GovCloud.

Do you provide ongoing compliance support?

Yes. Our managed compliance program includes quarterly security control assessments, continuous vulnerability scanning, annual SSP updates, SPRS score maintenance, and 800-171A assessment services.

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Achieve NIST 800-171 Compliance

From gap assessment to SPRS score of 110, PTG handles every aspect of your CUI protection obligations.