CUI Compliant
0 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. FedRAMP authorized. Widely used in government and defense. 1,700+ pre-defined templates. Essential for preventing CUI exfiltration per NIST 800-171 3.1.x and 3.8.x.
Forcepoint DLP
by Forcepoint
FedRAMP Status
FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
Moderate
Category
Data Loss Prevention
Authorized: November 23, 2020
Overview
Forcepoint DLP is a FedRAMP authorized data loss prevention platform widely used in government and defense. It provides 1,700+ pre-defined data classification templates, covering 90 countries regulatory requirements. Essential for NIST 800-171 media protection (3.8.x) and access control (3.1.x) requirements around preventing CUI exfiltration.
CUI Risk Assessment
FedRAMP authorized. Widely used in government and defense. 1,700+ pre-defined templates. Essential for preventing CUI exfiltration per NIST 800-171 3.1.x and 3.8.x.
Deployment & Architecture
Deployment Model: Government Cloud (FedRAMP boundary)
Forcepoint DLP operates within a FedRAMP-authorized boundary. CUI can be processed within the authorization scope, but contractors must verify their specific use case falls within the system's security boundary as documented in the SSP.
Configuration Checklist
- 1ISSO must update the System Security Plan to document Forcepoint DLP deployment within the authorization boundary per NIST 800-171 AC-4 requirements.
- 2Network administrator shall configure network segmentation to ensure all CUI data paths traverse DLP inspection points as required by NIST 800-171 SC-7.
- 3ISSO must create data classification policies mapping contract-specific CUI categories to Forcepoint's 1,700+ pre-defined templates per DFARS 252.204-7012.
- 4System administrator shall integrate Forcepoint DLP with Active Directory for user attribution and enforce role-based access controls per NIST 800-171 AC-2.
- 5ISSO must configure automated CUI marking detection rules to identify unmarked controlled information per NIST 800-171 MP-3.
- 6Security team shall establish DLP incident response procedures including CUI spillage remediation protocols per NIST 800-171 IR-6.
- 7ISSO must update authorization boundary diagrams to reflect DLP monitoring points and data flow inspection capabilities.
- 8Training officer shall conduct user awareness sessions on CUI handling procedures and DLP policy compliance requirements.
- 9ISSO must establish DLP policy exception processes with appropriate approvals per NIST 800-171 CM-5.
- 10Compliance officer shall create POA&M entries for any DLP implementation gaps pending full deployment completion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need DLP for CMMC compliance?
NIST 800-171 requires controlling CUI flows (3.1.3), protecting media (3.8.x), and monitoring for unauthorized data transfers. DLP is the standard technology for meeting these requirements at scale.
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