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Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information CUI

News and Updates

NIST Issues Updated Security Requirements for Protecting CUI
May 14, 2024
NIST has published the final versions of Special Publication (SP) 800-171r3 (Revision 3), Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations, and SP 800-171Ar3, Assessing Security...
Drafts of 800-171 Rev. 3 and 800-171A Rev. 3 Available for Comment
November 9, 2023
The final public draft (fpd) of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-171r3 (Revision 3) and initial public draft (ipd) of NIST SP 800-171Ar3 (Revision 3) are now available for public review. The comment period is open through...
Open for Public Comment: Draft NIST SP 800-171, Rev. 3
May 10, 2023
The initial public draft (IPD) of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-171, Revision 3, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations," is available for public comment and review through...
Summary and Analysis of Responses to CUI Series Pre-Draft Call for Comments
November 1, 2022
In July 2022, NIST issued a Pre-Draft Call for Comments on the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) series of publications.
Protecting CUI: Pre-Draft Call for Comments on the CUI Series
July 19, 2022
NIST seeks information for a planned update of the Controlled Unclassified Information series of publications (SP 800-171, -171A, -172, and -172A). The public comment period is open through September 16, 2022.
NIST SP 800-172A: Assessment Procedures for Enhanced Security Requirements
March 15, 2022
NIST Releases Special Publication 800-172A, "Assessment Procedures for Enhanced Security Requirements."
Assessing Enhanced Security Requirements for CUI
April 27, 2021
NIST has released Draft Special Publication (SP) 800-172A, "Assessing Enhanced Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information." Public comments are due June 11, 2021.
NIST Publishes SP 800-172
February 2, 2021
NIST announces the release of Special Publication (SP) 800-172, "Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information: A Supplement to NIST Special Publication 800-171"
Draft SP 800-172: Enhanced Security Reqs for CUI
July 6, 2020
NIST has released a final public draft for comment: Draft Special Publication (SP) 800-172. The comment period ends on August 21, 2020.
NIST Publishes SP 800-171 Rev. 2: Protecting CUI
February 21, 2020
NIST has published Revision 2 of Special Publication 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations."
Protecting CUI: Comment on SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and SP 800-171B
June 19, 2019
NIST has released two draft publications for comment: SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and SP 800-171B. The comment period for both drafts ends on July 19, 2019.
NIST Publishes SP 800-171A
June 13, 2018
NIST is publishing Special Publication (SP) 800-171A, Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It is intended to help organizations develop assessment plans and conduct efficient,...
NIST Publishes Errata Update for SP 800-171 Rev 1
June 7, 2018
Today, NIST is releasing an update for Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Revision 1, Protecting Controlled.....
NIST Releases Final Draft SP 800-171A
February 20, 2018
NIST announces the release of the Final Draft of Special Publication 800-171A.....
Created June 13, 2019, Updated June 06, 2024