NIST’s Ross sees potential for more frequent updates to CUI publications using online reference tool

NIST fellow Ron Ross provided an in-depth look at proposed changes to the agency’s controlled unclassified information series during a Wednesday webinar with Victoria Pillitteri, which highlighted the agency’s vision for more frequent updates and what to expect in the coming year under the current update process.

The latest draft of NIST Special Publication 800-171 and its assessment procedures in 800-171A are closely tied to changes made in 2020 to NIST 800-53, Ross said. NIST 800-171 is a tailoring of...