800-171B (Draft) comment period closes on 7/19

[Brian Kelly <bkelly () EDUCAUSE EDU>]

Good morning,
The comment period for SP 800-171B closes on the 19th.

The enhanced security requirements found in 800-171B apply only to components of nonfederal systems that process, 
store, or transmit CUI or that provide protection for such components when the designated CUI is contained in a 
critical program or high value asset (HVA). The enhanced security requirements are only applicable for a nonfederal 
system or organization when mandated by a federal agency in a contract, grant, or other agreement.

I'm interested in learning your thoughts on impact and scope...
 - Are your currently working with Critical Program or HVA data?
 - Is the cost analysis document directly relatable to higher ed institutions ( attached)?

Please feel free to email me directly if you're not comfortable responding via listserv

https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-171b/draft
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SP 800-171B (DRAFT), Protecting CUI: Enhanced Security Reqs for High Value Assets - 
csrc.nist.gov<https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-171b/draft>
The protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) resident in nonfederal systems and organizations is of 
paramount importance to federal agencies and can directly impact the ability of the federal government to successfully 
conduct its essential missions and functions. This publication provides federal agencies with recommended enhanced 
security requirements for protecting the ...
csrc.nist.gov


Brian Kelly

Director, Cybersecurity Program

EDUCAUSE
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