What It Is

NIST SP 800-171 (Rev 3, May 2024) is a U.S. government framework providing security requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) confidentiality in nonfederal systems. It tailors controls from SP 800-53 Moderate baseline, applying to components processing, storing, transmitting CUI or providing protection.

Key Components

• 17 families (Rev 3) with ~97 requirements, expanded from Rev 2's 14 families/110 requirements.
• Core artifacts: System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Assessment via SP 800-171A (examine/interview/test methods).
• Built on FIPS 200, supports tailoring and FedRAMP Moderate equivalence.

Why Organizations Use It

• Mandatory via contracts (e.g., DFARS 252.204-7012) for federal contractors.
• Reduces breach risk, ensures DoD/CMMC eligibility, builds supply chain trust.
• Strategic for market access, resilience, competitive bidding.

Implementation Overview

• Phased: scope CUI enclave, gap analysis, implement controls, evidence collection.
• Applies to contractors/subcontractors handling CUI; timelines 6-36 months.
• Self/third-party assessments; no formal certification but SPRS scoring.

What It Is

ISO 56002:2019 is an international guidance standard titled Innovation management — Innovation management system — Guidance. It provides a generic framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an Innovation Management System (IMS). The primary purpose is to transform ad-hoc innovation into a strategic capability using a PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle across Clauses 4-10.

Key Components

• Seven core clauses: context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement.
• Eight principles including value realization, future-focused leaders, managing uncertainty, and systems thinking.
• Non-prescriptive, adaptable to all innovation types; aligns with Annex SL for integration with ISO 9001 etc.
• No fixed controls; focuses on governance, not certification (pairs with ISO 56001 for certifiability).

Why Organizations Use It

Organizations adopt it to boost ROI from innovation, enhance portfolio governance, and manage risks. It drives competitive advantage, resilience, and stakeholder trust via measurable outcomes. No legal mandate, but strategic for SMEs and enterprises seeking systematic value creation.

Implementation Overview

Phased approach: readiness diagnostic, governance design, pilot projects, scaling, audits. Applicable to all sizes/sectors; emphasizes leadership commitment, tools like idea platforms, and balanced KPIs. (178 words)