NIST SP 800-171 Fundamentals

Description

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.