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Achieve NIST 800-171 Compliance with a Leading Federal Assessor

A-LIGN is an experienced NIST 800-171 assessor that can assist
organizations currently bidding, or planning to bid, on contracts
requiring NIST 800-171 or CMMC.

  • Have confidence and reduce risk: we understand the complexity and level of rigor needed for federal audits such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP and StateRAMP.
  • Save valuable time with higher quality: investing in quality upfront saves you time, money and headaches in the long run, avoiding costly remediation and reaudit.
  • Safeguard controlled unclassified information: successfully proving compliance to NIST 800-171 will help protect against cyber attacks.
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Win more federal contracts with NIST 800-171 compliance

As an organization interested in working on a federal contract, you must implement the appropriate NIST 800-171 controls. These cybersecurity control measures protect vital information in nonfederal systems and organizations and are mandatory for any organization acting as a government contractor.

Leverage the expertise of a high-quality C3PAO to achieve compliance

Federal frameworks like CMMC and NIST are far more complex than SOC 2. Our extensive federal expertise across FedRAMP and NIST frameworks helps you have confidence in the process and reduce risk.

Prevent business disruption and meet requirements

As a federal contractor handling CUI, you need to comply with NIST 800-171.  If you also work with the DoD as a contractor, you’ll need to certify against CMMC. CMMC builds on NIST 800-171 with additional structure and requirements.  

Save time and pass your CMMC assessment on the first attempt

Have a contract with the DoD? Avoid unnecessary remediation and delays, ensuring a smoother, more efficient process that keeps your project on track. With a high-quality assessment, you’ll save valuable time and keep your team focused on their core priorities.

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Compliance can drive growth and revenue with the right partner. A-LIGN’s experienced auditors and audit management platform do more than just check a box – we make sure you earn and keep your customers’ trust.

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A-LIGN leverages a vast network of resources, experience, and professional relationships to ensure your organization is ready and approved to support government agencies, minimize risks, and keep their data safe against cybersecurity threats.

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As a C3PAO with trained CMMC certified assessors, A-LIGN will work with your organization through the four phases outlined in the CMMC assessment process from planning to the final report.

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If you are a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) currently providing, or seeking to provide, services to federal agencies, A-LIGN can make your FedRAMP process seamless. We will support you during your entire FedRAMP journey, from readiness to authorization.

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A-LIGN’s expert federal assessors can help your company meet FISMA’s requirements for all agencies to develop, document, and implement an information security and protection program.

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As one of the top federal assessors in the world, A-LIGN has helped many organizations achieve NIST 800-171 compliance. We can help you too.

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