SSPSystem Security Plan
A formal document describing the security controls in place or planned for a system, including the system boundary, environment, and how each NIST 800-171 requirement is satisfied.
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NIST SP 800-171
The NIST standard for protecting CUI in non-federal systems. Revision 2 — the revision DoD assesses — specifies 110 security requirements and forms the basis of CMMC Level 2 and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance.
POA&M
A document identifying security weaknesses, the planned remediation actions, required resources, and scheduled completion dates for achieving full compliance.
CMMC
A DoD framework requiring defense contractors to meet specific cybersecurity standards before handling federal contract information.
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