NIST Cybersecurity Documents
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, 800-53 control implementation, 800-171 compliance for CUI, and CMMC preparation documents for government contractors.
Updated: Templates aligned with NIST CSF 2.0 (released February 2024) including the new Govern function.
NIST Frameworks Explained
Different frameworks for different needs. Here's what applies to you.
NIST CSF 2.0
Cybersecurity Framework
Voluntary framework for any organization. 6 core functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover.
NIST 800-53 Rev 5
Security Controls Catalog
Comprehensive security control catalog. 20 control families, 1,000+ controls. Used by federal agencies.
NIST 800-171 Rev 2
CUI Protection
Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). 110 security requirements in 14 families.
CMMC 2.0
DoD Certification
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. 3 levels based on 800-171. Required for DoD contracts.
NIST Document Library
Templates aligned with NIST frameworks and publications.
NIST CSF 2.0 Documents
CSF 2.0 Self-Assessment Template
All 6 Functions
Comprehensive self-assessment across Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover
Implementation Tiers Assessment
Maturity Levels
Determine your organization's current tier (Partial, Risk Informed, Repeatable, Adaptive)
CSF Profile Template
Current vs Target
Document current state and target state for CSF categories
CSF Action Plan Template
Gap Remediation
Prioritized roadmap for addressing CSF gaps
800-53 & 800-171 Documents
System Security Plan (SSP) Template
800-53, 800-171
Comprehensive SSP documenting system boundaries, controls, and implementation
Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
800-53, 800-171
Track remediation of security weaknesses and control gaps
800-171 Self-Assessment
DFARS 252.204-7012
Assessment against all 110 800-171 requirements with scoring
Control Implementation Statements
800-53 Controls
Template language for documenting control implementations
Security Assessment Report (SAR)
Assessment Documentation
Template for documenting security assessment findings
Continuous Monitoring Plan
Ongoing Assessment
Strategy for ongoing security status monitoring
Supporting Security Policies (NIST-Aligned)
Access Control Policy
AC Family
Awareness & Training Policy
AT Family
Audit & Accountability Policy
AU Family
Configuration Management Policy
CM Family
Incident Response Policy
IR Family
System Maintenance Policy
MA Family
Media Protection Policy
MP Family
Risk Assessment Policy
RA Family
CMMC 2.0 Preparation
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is required for DoD contractors. Our 800-171 documents directly support CMMC Level 2 certification.
Level 1 (Foundational)
17 practices - Basic cyber hygiene
Self-assessment
Level 2 (Advanced)
110 practices - NIST 800-171 aligned
Third-party assessment
Level 3 (Expert)
110+ practices - Enhanced requirements
Government-led assessment
NIST Document Packages
CSF 2.0 Starter
Framework Assessment
- CSF 2.0 Self-Assessment
- Profile Template
- Action Plan Template
Full NIST Pack
All 16 Documents
- CSF 2.0 documents
- SSP & POA&M templates
- 800-171 assessment
- All supporting policies
800-171 / CMMC Pack
DoD Contractor Focus
- 800-171 Self-Assessment
- SSP Template
- POA&M Template
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