NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Awareness Fundamentals

This self-paced online course provides a clear, practical introduction to NIST Special Publication 800-171 — the essential standard for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems.

Course Overview

Designed specifically for manufacturers, aerospace, defense contractors, and organizations in the federal supply chain, this course covers the framework’s purpose, requirements, and real-world implementation steps to achieve and maintain compliance.

What You Will Learn

The background and importance of NIST SP 800-171 and its connection to CMMC
The 14 control families and all 110 security requirements
How to develop and maintain a compliant System Security Plan (SSP)
Creating effective Plans of Action & Milestones (POAM)
Common pitfalls, best practices, and assessment preparation
Strategies for continuous monitoring and ongoing compliance

Course Features

Self-paced — learn on your schedule (6–8 hours total)
12 months of access via the secure Global Quality Systems Moodle LMS
Interactive quizzes and final assessment
Downloadable templates, checklists, and implementation tools
Official Certificate of Completion
Mobile-friendly platform

Who Should Take This Course

Quality Managers, IT/Cybersecurity Professionals, CMMC Practitioners, Compliance Officers, and business leaders responsible for federal contract compliance and CUI protection.

Instructor: Fernando Perez Priego, CEO of Global Quality Systems — experienced consultant helping organizations achieve AS9100, NIST 800-171, and CMMC compliance.

Build your compliance foundation with expert training you can trust.

Cybersecurity Compliance

NIST SP 800-171 Fundamentals