Information Assurance: Building Cybersecurity That Lasts
Aligning with NIST 800-171 and 800-53 for Long-Term Infrastructure Health and Stakeholder Trust In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than ever, information assurance is not just about preventing incidents—it's about fostering trust, resilience, and continuity. The strength of an organization’s infrastructure lies not only in its tools but in how well its security frameworks align with industry standards. That’s where NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 come into play. Why NIST Alignment Matters Both NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 provide structured guidance for protecting sensitive information and ensuring security across government and commercial systems. While 800-171 focuses on protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems, 800-53 dives deeper into comprehensive security and privacy controls for federal information systems. When an organization aligns with these frameworks, it achieves more than compliance—it strengthens the very backbone of...
