Contributing to NIST 800-171 Controls Matrix

Thank you for your interest in improving this NIST SP 800-171 compliance resource. Contributions from cybersecurity professionals, compliance assessors, and IT administrators are welcome.

How to Contribute

Reporting Issues

• Open an issue if you find inaccuracies in control descriptions or mappings
• Report outdated references to NIST publications
• Suggest additional cross-references or implementation guidance

Submitting Changes

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b update-controls)
3. Make your changes
4. Ensure all markdown and CSV files render correctly
5. Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes

What We're Looking For

• Corrections to control family descriptions or requirement text
• Additional cross-mappings (ISO 27001, CIS Controls, CMMC, etc.)
• Implementation tips from real-world deployments
• Updates reflecting NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 changes
• Scoring guidance and assessment methodology improvements

Guidelines

• Keep language clear and accessible to non-technical readers
• Reference official NIST publications where possible
• Do not include proprietary tools or vendor-specific guidance
• All contributions will be licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0

Code of Conduct

Be respectful and professional. We are all working toward helping organizations protect Controlled Unclassified Information.

Questions?

For questions about NIST compliance implementation, visit Petronella Technology Group or open a discussion in this repository.