NIST 800-171 rev. 3 is Coming ... But Not How You Think

NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 has been out for two years. DFARS 252.204-7012 says to use the most current version. So why are defense contractors still using Revision 2? Because they're supposed to. In this episode, we break down the temporary rule that overrides the DFARS clause and keeps the entire ecosystem aligned on Revision 2. We cover: • What a class deviation actually is and why it matters • Why DoD had to pause the shift to Revision 3 • How CMMC rulemaking controls the transition • And when Revision 3 will realistically start showing up in contracts Bottom line: contractors aren't behind. The rules haven't changed yet. ....... Register for Summit 7 Live: https://www.summit7.us/s7live 171r3: https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/171/r3/final DFARS 7012 deviation (PDF): https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA001074-24-DPC.pdf 32 CFR 170: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-A/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-170 Class deviation podcast: https://youtu.be/voziZRAMvv4?si=3xHm7I_gIeQTQxLf Class deviation press release: https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3763953/department-of-defense-issues-class-deviation-on-cybersecurity-standards-for-cov/