3 free audio courses
NIST SP 800-171, by listening
Learn the NIST SP 800-171 control families by listening, the security requirements defense contractors must meet for CMMC Level 2.
These free audio lessons make the 800-171 control families approachable on the go, the same requirements that anchor a CMMC Level 2 assessment. Hear how the families fit together and what evidence each expects, then map them to your own controls.
CMMC 2.0 Readiness: Baseline to Audit Evidence
Move from baseline readiness through gap detection, documentation, evidence, and POA&M planning.
CMMC 2.0 Foundations: Rules, Timelines, and CUI Basics for Defense Contractors
Understand the CMMC 2.0 program, its rulemaking and enforcement timeline, and how to identify and handle Controlled Unclassified Information across your defense contracts.
Mastering NIST SP 800-171 Control Families for CMMC Level 2
Implement the core NIST SP 800-171 control families, from access control and audit to configuration, media, physical, and system integrity, to satisfy CMMC Level 2.
Questions
NIST SP 800-171 audio prep, answered
- Is the NIST 800-171 course free?
- Yes, free to listen to with no signup or app.
- Who should listen to it?
- Defense contractors, compliance leads, and IT teams who handle Controlled Unclassified Information and need to meet 800-171 for CMMC Level 2.
- Is 800-171 the same as CMMC?
- Not quite. NIST SP 800-171 is the set of security requirements; CMMC is the certification program that assesses whether you meet them at Level 2.