List of tools and services for your NIST 800-171

Overview

A list of tools and services for your NIST 800-171 is curated to showcase the possible purchases required for your NIST 800-171 preparation. The implementation of some controls requires the purchase and implementation of tools or services. 

Essential tools for NIST 800-171 compliance

Leveraging the right tools is key to streamlining your NIST 800-171 compliance efforts. Cybersecurity software solutions can automate many aspects of the compliance process, from identifying vulnerabilities to monitoring your compliance status. Utilizing these tools can significantly reduce the burden on your team, allowing you to focus on strategic security initiatives.

Compliance management platforms offer a comprehensive solution for navigating the complexities of NIST 800-171. These platforms provide a centralized dashboard for managing your compliance efforts, integrating various security tools to offer a cohesive view of your cybersecurity posture. Features like automated compliance checks and real-time monitoring can simplify the compliance process, making it more manageable for organizations of all sizes.

In addition to management platforms, specific tools designed to address particular aspects of the compliance requirements can be invaluable. For example, encryption software can enhance your data protection measures, while incident response tools can streamline your response to security breaches. Selecting the right combination of tools tailored to your organization’s needs is crucial for effective compliance management.

Read more about NIST SP 800-171 Overview and Guides.

Critical tools to purchase for NIST 800-171

Tools: The following listing is “crowdsourced” from our customer base. TrustCloud does not personally recommend any of the tools below because we haven’t personally used them.
Vulnerability Management tools	Snyk Qualys Rapid7 Zap Tenable Nessus – AWS Inspector
Ticketing System /Support channel	Zendesk HubSpot JIRA Salesforce
Training tool	NINJIO KnowBe4 Eset Curricula
Performance Review tool	SalesForces  Lattice ADP
Background Check tool	Checkr Goodhire Hireright Sanctions
Web Application Firewall	AWS WAF Azure WAF
Antivirus	Microsoft Defender Sophos Webroot
Endpoint Security	Jamf Mosyle Kolide
Intrusion detection	AWS GuardDuty OSSEC (free, open source)
Data Loss Prevention	Alto network Digital Guardian
Source Control	This post does a great job at listing some of the most known version control tools
Automated Deployment	Jenkins AWS CodeDeploy CircleCI BuildKite
Monitoring tool	DataDog SumoLogic AWS GuardDuty

Critical service to purchase

Key services to purchase
Penetration Testing	TrustCloud has a pool of CPA audit firms and partners to help provide a joyfully crafted audit experience. Click here for a list of firms providing pen testing.

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