NIST 800-171 & CMMC Policies & Procedures Templates

NIST 800-171 compliance starts with documentation for the very simple fact that when it comes to cybersecurity compliance, if it is not documented then it does not exist. That is the reality of how audits/assessments work and non-existent or weak documentation can lead to non-compliance.

Complying with NIST SP 800-171 & CMMC Can Be Hard Enough Without Arguing Over Terminology

Terminology pertaining to cybersecurity documentation is often abused, so a simplified concept of the hierarchical nature of cybersecurity documentation is needed to demonstrate the unique nature of these components, as well as the dependencies that exist. ComplianceForge created a reference model that is designed to encourage clear communication by defining cybersecurity documentation components and how those are linked. This model is based on industry-recognized terminology from NIST, ISO, ISACA and AICPA to addresses the inter-connectivity of policies, control objectives, standards, guidelines, controls, assessment objectives, risks, threats, procedures & metrics. This also addresses what SSPs, POA&Ms and secure configurations are and how those integrate into an organization's existing cybersecurity documentation. Click on the image below to download the PDF:

NIST 800-171 & CMMC policies standards and procedures

ComplianceForge Reference Model: NIST 800-171 & CMMC Documentation Done Right

The ComplianceForge Reference Model is commonly referred to as the Hierarchical Cybersecurity Governance Framework™ (HCGF). This reference model is designed to encourage clear communication by clearly defining cybersecurity and privacy documentation components and how those are linked. This comprehensive view identifies the primary documentation components that are necessary to demonstrate evidence of due diligence and due care. The HCGF addresses the inter-connectivity of policies, control objectives, standards, guidelines, controls, risks, procedures & metrics.

The Secure Controls Framework (SCF) fits into this model by providing the necessary cybersecurity and privacy controls an organization needs to implement to stay both secure and compliant. ComplianceForge has simplified the concept of the hierarchical nature of cybersecurity and privacy documentation in the following diagram to demonstrate the unique nature of these components, as well as the dependencies that exist.

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