Explore the essentials of CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance. Learn how these cybersecurity standards protect sensitive data and help secure DoD contracts., The CMMC Accreditation Body recently recommended that the best place to start with CMMC is by becoming NIST 800-171 compliant. RSI Security provides NIST 800-171 assessments, so we brought our experts together to provide a comprehensive guide to achieving CMMC compliance., ComplianceForge has documentation that is already updated for NIST 800-171 R3 to make your journey to complying with NIST 800-171 R3 as easy as possible. Scoping Guide For NIST 800-171 & CMMC Arguably, determining what is and is not in scope for NIST 800-171 and CMMC is one of the most difficult steps in your compliance journey., CMMC Level 2 (or Advanced) focuses on the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and encompasses the 110 security requirements aligned with NIST SP 800-171, a standard created and maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)., Understanding the relationship between NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Special Publication 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is crucial for DoD prime and subcontractors to achieve and maintain compliance. This guide explains how these frameworks work together. CMMC and NIST 800-171 Compared, The SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System) score reflects your current 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls implementation. Before you can even schedule a CMMC audit, you are required to: Complete a self-assessment of your NIST 800-171 controls. Calculate your SPRS score (starting from 110 and subtracting points for unmet controls)..