Achieve NIST SP 800-171 r2 Compliance with AppTrana WAAP

Understanding NIST SP 800-171 r2 and Its Importance 

Organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) need to comply with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3, a set of cybersecurity requirements developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These guidelines apply to non-federal organizations, including private companies, defense contractors, and businesses in regulated industries, that process, store, or transmit CUI. 

By implementing these controls, organizations can protect sensitive data from cyber threats, reduce risks, and demonstrate compliance to stakeholders and customers. 

AppTrana WAAP (Web Application and API Protection) supports multiple security controls under NIST SP 800-171 r3, helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture and meet compliance requirements. 

Explore the overlaps and differences between NIST AI RMF 1.0, SP 800-171 r2, and SP 800-53 r5 

Security Controls and How AppTrana WAAP Helps 

1. Risk Assessment (3.11.2)

A structured risk assessment process is essential for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating threats to an organization’s systems. Organizations must: 

• Identify and assess threats to their systems (3.11.2a) 
• Determine vulnerabilities and risk exposure (3.11.2b) 
• Remediate vulnerabilities based on risk assessment (3.11.2c) 
• Document risk findings (3.11.2d) 
• Periodically update risk assessments to address emerging threats (3.11.2e)

How AppTrana WAAP Helps:

AppTrana continuously monitors web applications and APIs, detects security threats, and identifies vulnerabilities through automated scanning. It also provides autonomous vulnerability remediation, allowing organizations to mitigate vulnerabilities before software updates are deployed. Additionally, detailed security reports help document risk findings for compliance audits. 

2. System Security Monitoring (3.11.1)  

Organizations need continuous security monitoring to detect and respond to cyber threats before they can cause damage. This includes: 

• Tracking system activity for security threats (3.11.1a) 
• Taking action to respond to detected threats (3.11.1b) 

How AppTrana WAAP Helps:

AppTrana WAAP provides 24/7 security monitoring, threat intelligence, and real-time attack detection. With managed security services, organizations can get expert support to analyze and respond to security incidents, reducing response time to potential attacks. 

3. Security Alerts and Advisories (3.11.3)

To stay ahead of cyber threats, organizations must: 

• Receive and process security alerts and advisories (3.11.3a) 
• Implement security measures based on the advisories (3.11.3b) 

How AppTrana WAAP Helps:

AppTrana integrates with global threat intelligence feeds, providing real-time security alerts and proactive defense mechanisms against emerging cyber threats. Organizations can quickly implement security patches and protective rules based on the latest threat advisories. 

4. Security Control Monitoring (3.12.2)

To ensure continuous protection, organizations must: 

• Assess security controls periodically to determine effectiveness (3.12.2a) 
• Monitor and analyze security controls to ensure ongoing protection (3.12.2b) 
• Update security controls based on assessment findings (3.12.2c) 

How AppTrana WAAP Helps:

AppTrana provides automated vulnerability scanning, continuous security monitoring, and adaptive security policies to keep protection measures up to date. Security analytics help organizations evaluate the effectiveness of controls and implement improvements as needed. 

Strengthening NIST Compliance with AppTrana WAAP 

NIST SP 800-171 r2 compliance is not just about meeting regulatory requirements—it’s about strengthening cybersecurity defenses against real-world threats.  

AppTrana WAAP helps organizations streamline compliance by providing continuous threat detection, risk assessment, and security monitoring for web applications and APIs. 

For businesses handling CUI, sensitive customer data, or regulated information, AppTrana ensures proactive defense against cyber threats while supporting compliance efforts. 

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