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Guidance for NIST 800-171 Assessment & Compliance

Basic Security Requirements:

1.1 Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

1.2 Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

Derived Security Requirements:

1.3 Control the flow of CUI in accordance with approved authorizations.

1.4 Separate the duties of individuals to reduce the risk of malevolent activity without collusion.

1.5 Employ the principle of least privilege, including for specific security functions and privileged accounts.

1.6 Use non-privileged accounts or roles when accessing nonsecurity functions.

1.7 Prevent non-privileged users from executing privileged functions and audit the execution of such functions.

1.8 Limit unsuccessful logon attempts.

1.9 Provide privacy and security notices consistent with applicable CUI rules.

1.10 Use session lock with pattern-hiding displays to prevent access/viewing of data after period of inactivity.

1.11 Terminate (automatically) a user session after a defined condition.

1.12 Monitor and control remote access sessions.

1.13 Employ cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions.

1.14 Route remote access via managed access control points.

1.15 Authorize remote execution of privileged commands and remote access to security-relevant information.

1.16 Authorize wireless access prior to allowing such connections.

1.17 Protect wireless access using authentication and encryption.

1.18 Control connection of mobile devices.

1.19 Encrypt CUI on mobile devices.

1.20 Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

1.21 Limit use of organizational portable storage devices on external information systems.

1.22 Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

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