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Jon Forisha

Jon Forisha

Jon has led marketing teams for over a decade. He's built an award-winning EdTech content program, created one of the most popular YouTube channels for real estate investors, and helped launch a healthcare app. At RADICL, he leads thought leadership about the current and future landscape of cybersecurity.

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What is NIST 800-171? A Guide for Defense Contractors

Reviewed by Corey Garretson NIST Special Publication 800-171 is the foundational cybersecurity standard for defense cont …

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Jon Forisha
by Jon Forisha
9 min read
Apr 17, 2026 1:49:42 PM
Published by NIST, SP 800-171 was first released in 2015 and has been updated since. It defines the security requirements that non-federal organizations must meet when handling CUI, which is information that isn't classified but is still sensitive enough to require protection.
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