How to Perform Continuous Monitoring for NIST SP 800-171 Compliance

June 3, 2025

Continuous monitoring isn’t just a best practice, it’s a NIST SP 800-171 requirement that helps organizations detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats before they escalate. But what does continuous monitoring really look like in practice? And how can organizations manage it effectively?

In the latest installment of our NIST SP 800-171 webinar series, cybersecurity experts Nijel Redrick and Bart Shaver break it down step by step. The session, How to Perform Continuous Monitoring for NIST SP 800-171 Compliance, is now available to watch on demand.

Whether you’re building your cybersecurity program or preparing for a CMMC assessment, this webinar offers practical guidance to help you maintain compliance, without getting overwhelmed.

What You’ll Learn:

    • What “continuous monitoring” really means under NIST SP 800-171
    • Tools and strategies to support ongoing compliance and visibility
    • How to track control effectiveness, identify anomalies, and respond to threats
    • How continuous monitoring connects to your overall risk management plan

Why It Matters

Continuous monitoring plays a critical role in protecting sensitive information and ensuring your security controls remain effective over time. Without it, gaps go undetected and compliance can quickly unravel. This webinar is ideal for IT leads, compliance officers, and anyone responsible for maintaining NIST SP 800-171 controls.

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