Understanding the NIST 800-171 controls Course
1 hour, 26 minutes
Course description
NIST SP 800-171 R2 defines 110 security requirements need to help ensure the confidentiality, integrity and available of CUI which are divided into 14 requirements families. In this course, we will explore each of the 14 requirements families and dive into each of the 110 individual requirements.
Syllabus
System and information integrity
Video - 00:04:00
Defend against improper information modification or destruction.
Systems & communications protection
Video - 00:09:00
Monitor, control and protect communications.
Security assessment
Video - 00:04:00
Evaluation of security controls to ensure that they are implemented correctly, operating as correctly and keeping systems secure.
Risk assessment
Video - 00:02:00
Identify, analyze and prioritize risks to operations, assets, employees and other organizations.
Physical protection
Video - 00:03:00
Defend systems, buildings and related infrastructure from unauthorized access.
Personnel security
Video - 00:02:00
Ensure employees, contractors and vendors are sufficiently vetted and approved before granting access to systems.
Media protection
Video - 00:06:00
Protect system media such as disks, tapes, flash drives, CDs, DVDS, microfilm or paper.
Maintenance
Video - 00:05:00
Maintain hardware, firmware and software to ensure that systems are secure and operating correctly.
Incident response
Video - 00:03:00
Standard operating procedures (SOP) to be followed when incidents occur.
Identification and authentication
Video - 00:09:00
Identify and verify a user, process or device to prevent unauthorized individuals or processes from accessing systems.
Configuration management
Video - 00:08:00
Create and maintain the integrity of systems through control over the initialization, change and monitoring of systems.
Audit and accountability
Video - 00:06:00
Create, retain and protect logs for the monitoring, analysis, investigation and reporting of unlawful or unauthorized system activity.
Awareness and training
Video - 00:03:00
Ensure that users are aware of their responsibilities and teach them about best practices.
Access control
Video - 00:18:00
Limit access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users and authorized devices.
Overview
Video - 00:04:00
An overview of the 14 requirements families.
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