When COTS Isn’t Enough: Why You Need a NIST 800.171 Compliant Supplier Like Everight Position

The COTS Conundrum: In today’s digital landscape, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) sensors seem like an easy button for compliances purposes. They’re readily available, cost-effective, and offer familiar functionality. But when it comes to identifying strategic suppliers, COTS alone isn’t enough.

Enter NIST 800.171 Compliance: This framework, developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), sets best practices for not only safeguarding CUI in nonfederal systems, but best practices for cyber and physical security in general. Compliance isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a vital layer of protection that goes beyond the inherent features of COTS products.

Why Choose Everight Position?

• Proven Expertise: Everight Position is a full-fledged US company with a seasoned team of application engineers, including extensive experience in sensitive defense projects. This deep understanding of high-stakes security translates into a comprehensive and adaptable approach to compliance.
• Beyond Checkboxes: Unlike some suppliers who only meet compliance on paper, Everight actively embeds NIST 800.171 into its corporate culture. This results in protection of not only CUI but includes proactive steps against supply chain disruptions from things such as ransomware which could jeopardize a vendors ability to conduct business in a timely manner.
• The All-American Advantage: All Everight employees are US citizens, providing an extra layer of security and peace of mind. Knowing your data is handled within the US can be crucial for government contracts and sensitive information.

Don’t Settle for COTS Alone: Choose a partner like Everight Position that goes beyond the basics. Their NIST 800.171 compliance, US-based team, and defense industry experience provide the confidence and expertise you need to safeguard your project, build trust with stakeholders, and stay ahead of threats.

CMMC 2.0: Yes, Everight Position is closely monitoring that as well. While the dust may still be settling, Everight is already putting best practices in place in anticipation of being compliant with CMMC Level 2 requirements.

Contact Everight Position today and discover how their NIST 800.171 expertise can support your sensor needs.