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Define CUI Protection Requirements With NIST 800-171

NIST 800-171 establishes recommended security requirements for protecting the confidentiality of Controlled Unclassified Information in nonfederal systems and organizations.

Drata helps teams centralize evidence, map controls, and streamline ongoing monitoring so they can reduce manual effort, support assessment readiness, and demonstrate trust as federal and contractor security expectations increase.

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Safeguard controlled unclassified information

Meet federal contract security obligations

Reduce exposure across defense supply chains

Align controls with government expectations

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Clarify CUI Risk Across Systems and Suppliers

Drata links NIST 800-171 requirements to risks associated with systems and processes that handle Controlled Unclassified Information.

As environments, users, or third parties change, you maintain a current view of where CUI-related risk exists and which controls address it, supporting clearer accountability and defensible assessment discussions.

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Analyze Control Test Issues With AI

Drata AI explains control test issues tied to NIST 800-171 requirements, including situations where controls behave unexpectedly.

Teams gain clarity into what is occurring, why it impacts the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information, and what to review next when preparing for self-assessments, SPRS submissions, and government-driven evaluations.

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Sustain Continuous Readiness for Assessments

Drata supports NIST 800-171 with continuously monitored controls and always-current evidence aligned to defined security requirements.

Teams maintain visibility into control status throughout the year, reducing reliance on point-in-time self-assessments and staying prepared for government-driven reviews and CMMC-aligned evaluations.

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Simplify Preparation for Government Reviews

Drata centralizes evidence, control context, and assessment artifacts related to NIST 800-171 in a single workspace for auditors to review.

You reduce back-and-forth during self-assessments, SPRS-related reviews, and third-party evaluations by presenting consistent, well-organized documentation without disrupting operational teams.

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Additional Capabilities

Define CUI Controls

Track NIST 800-171 controls with clear ownership across systems handling controlled requirements.

Centralize Evidence

Unify ISO 27017 evidence to support audits, surveillance reviews, and ongoing oversight.

Automate Workflows

Route NIST 800-171 control tasks, reviews, and remediation through custom governance workflows.

Validate Configurations

Validate system and application configuration changes against NIST 800-171 controls using automated tests.

Assess Supplier Risk

Review supplier security posture against NIST 800-171 requirements using scalable TPRM workflows.

Share Compliance Materials

Publish approved NIST 800-171 documentation securely through Trust Center for partners.

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Enterprise GRC

Centralize governance, controls, risks, policies, and evidence across the enterprise to stay continuously audit-ready.

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Compliance Automation

Automate evidence collection and control monitoring across frameworks so you’re always prepared for your next audit.

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Unlock the Power of Automation

Integrate Drata with your tech stack to power continuous trust.

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What Customers Say

Achieve NIST 800-171 Compliance Easier with Drata

EAB’s GRC team demonstrated measurable efficiency gains, reducing the hours spent on questionnaires by a significant margin, data that leadership now tracks as a KPI for operational excellence.