Assessor-Guided Training for Federal Information Security Requirements
IntelComp’s NIST SP 800-171A Compliance Training is designed to prepare defense contractors, subcontractors, and service providers to effectively implement and assess compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171A: Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Led by IntelComp Verified Auditors and Security Trainers with real-world experience, our training gives your team the clarity, documentation practices, and risk assessment strategies they need to comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 and 7019/7020 clauses.
Why NIST SP 800-171A Training Matters
Achieving compliance isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about building a culture of security that’s understood, managed, and sustained by your team.
IntelComp’s training ensures your organization:
• Understands each NIST 800-171 control and assessment objective
• Knows how to implement technical and procedural safeguards
• Can document and demonstrate compliance with DoD standards
• Prepares audit-ready artifacts and system security evidence
• Maintains readiness for future CMMC or DFARS audits
TRAINING PROGRAMS OFFERED
✓ Why NIST SP 800-171A Training Matters
Covers:
• Control Families & Assessment Objectives
• CUI handling & data flow documentation
• Alignment with NIST 800-171 Rev. 2 and CMMC Level 2
✓ Role-Based Training for Compliance Readiness
Targeted sessions for:
• Information Security Managers & IT Admins
• Executives & Compliance Officers
• Policy Developers & Technical Writers
• Internal Assessors & Gap Analysts
✓ Security Control Implementation & Evidence
Practical guidance on:
• Creating policies and system security plans (SSPs)
• Implementing and documenting security controls
• Developing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Maintaining continuous evidence of compliance
✓ Assessment Readiness & Internal Review
Workshops focused on:
• Pre-assessment reviews using 800-171A guidance
• Documentation validation
• Risk identification and corrective planning
• Preparing for DoD contractor audits or CMMC transitions
✓ Ongoing Monitoring & Compliance Maintenance
Training on:
• Annual assessments and reassessments
• Internal audit schedules
• Supply chain and subcontractor oversight
Led by Verified Compliance Experts
• NIST SP 800-171A Auditors & Compliance Trainers
• CMMC and DFARS Technical Specialists
• Expertise in CUI protection and federal contract compliance
• Aligned with current DoD, NIST, and CMMC guidance
Flexible Training Delivery Options
• Virtual Instructor-Led Training (Zoom/Teams)
• Onsite Workshops for Teams or Facilities
• Custom Private Training Programs
• Self-Paced LMS Modules (coming soon)
Who Should Enroll
• Prime & Subcontractors under DFARS
• Federal Service Providers Handling CUI
• Managed IT & Cybersecurity Service Providers
• Compliance Teams Preparing for CMMC Level 2
• Companies pursuing NIST-based audit readiness
IntelComp’s NIST SP 800-171A Compliance Training gives your team the tools and knowledge to safeguard sensitive government data and confidently navigate compliance assessments.