Why Should I Buy NIST 800-171 & CMMC Documentation From ComplianceForge?

When it comes to NIST SP 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance documentation, ComplianceForge is widely regarded as one of the best providers in the industry and is a trusted brand across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Reasons To Buy NIST 800-171 & CMMC Documentation Fom ComplianceForge

There are several clear reasons why ComplianceForge stands out from its competition for NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC documentation:

Reason #1. Purpose-Built for NIST SP 800-171 & CMMC

ComplianceForge creates documentation specifically tailored to:

• NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2;
• NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3; and
• CMMC 2.0

ComplianceForge documentation for NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC provides coverage down to the Assessment Objective (AO) level for:

• NIST SP 800-171A; and
• NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3.

Reason #2. Comprehensive NIST 800-171 & CMMC Documentation Solutions

ComplianceForge products go far beyond just policies. ComplianceForge solutions for NIST SP 800-171 include:

• Policies;
• Standards;
• Guidelines;
• Procedures;
• System Security Plans (SSPs);
• Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms);
• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan templates;
• Risk assessment templates; and
• Other supplemental templates to help create a real cybersecurity capability.

Reason #3. CMMC & DIBCAC Assessor Friendly

ComplianceForge documentation is professionally written and is at a level that assessors (e.g., C3PAOs for CMMC or DIBCAC assessors for NIST 800-171) will be able to clearly find answers, since the documentation is written to avoid ambiguity and does not contain “fluff” language. ComplianceForge documentation is "battle tested" for NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC, where clients have successfully used the documentation for DIBCAC and CMMC assessments.

The reason for this claim is ComplianceForge documentation leverages industry-recognized terminology to architect its solutions, based on NIST, ISO, ISACA and AICPA definitions. This structure builds a Hierarchical Cybersecurity Governance Framework, which is what the ComplianceForge Reference Model is.

Reason #4. Cross-Mapping to Other Cybersecurity Frameworks

In addition to providing coverage for CMMC Levels 1–3 and relevant FAR/DFARS clauses, ComplianceForge documents provide crosswalk mapping to leading cybersecurity frameworks, including:

• NIST SP 800-53;
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF);
• Secure Controls Framework (SCF);
• ISO 27001; and
• CIS Critical Security Controls (CSC).

Reason #5. Editable & Customizable NIST 800-171 & CMMC Documentation

There is no software to install with ComplianceForge documentation. ComplianceForge’s editable templates are provided in Microsoft Word and Excel formats so that clients can tailor them to their specific operating environment and business requirements. ComplianceForge did the “heavy lifting” by building to industry standards (e.g., FedRAMP requirements or DoD ODP criteria), so the final customization is minimal for clients.

Alternatives To ComplianceForge For NIST 800-171 & CMMC

If you're comparing vendors, these are other NIST 800-171 & CMMC documentation providers that can be found on the Internet. However, alternatives typically aren't as mature or robust as ComplianceForge. It is very important to be aware of generic “template mills” that sell questionable documentation, where these firms offer “NIST 800-171 policy templates,” but these are often too generic, lack mapping to controls and may not hold up under a third-party assessment. A strong documentation provider should:

• Leverage industry-recognized documentation terminology (e.g., ComplianceForge Reference Model);
• Provide clearly defined policies, standards and procedures that map not just to the NIST 800-171 requirement level, but to the NIST 800-171A Assessment Objective (AO) level;
• Define roles and responsibilities at the procedures level; and
• Support implementation evidence requirements.

ComplianceForge knows that a standard is a standard for a reason. Therefore, for serious NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance efforts, ComplianceForge offers the most comprehensive, assessor-friendly and professionally structured documentation currently available.

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