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SP 800-172, Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information: A Supplement to NIST Special Publication 800-171

WithdrawnNIST · NIST Special Publication · February 2, 2021

Summary

Added enhanced security requirements for CUI in critical programs and high value assets facing advanced persistent threats, such as penetration-resistant architecture and damage-limiting operations.

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Issuer
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Type
NIST Special Publication
Number
SP 800-172
Issued
February 2, 2021
Status
Withdrawn

Withdrawn by its issuer (NIST's term).

Withdrawn by NIST on May 13, 2026, when Revision 3 was published, though DoD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification rule (32 CFR part 170) still relies on it for Level 3.

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