2026 Requirements Guide
Data last verified: January 2026
NIST 800-171 Security Requirements
NIST Special Publication 800-171
Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in nonfederal systems
Penetration Testing Requirement
Security assessment required; penetration testing addresses multiple requirements
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
Frequency
Continuous compliance, annual assessment
Penalties
Loss of federal contracts, False Claims Act liability
Industries
Manufacturing, Government, Aerospace & Defense
Services for NIST 800-171 Compliance
Penetration Testing
Authorized simulated cyberattacks to evaluate security posture and identify exploitable vulnerabilities
$5K-$150K
1-4 weeks
Compliance Audit
Readiness assessment and gap analysis for security compliance frameworks
$15K-$100K
4-12 weeks
vCISO Services
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer providing strategic security leadership without full-time cost
$3K-$16K per month
Ongoing engagement
Research Methodology
Pricing data compiled from 127+ vendor quotes, 45+ customer interviews, and public RFP responses. Reviewed by security industry experts with 20+ years combined experience.
Last verified: January 2026 • Next update: April 2026
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