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Is your organization truly safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?

If you’re handling federal data — whether as a prime, subcontractor, or partner — understanding and implementing NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 isn’t optional… it’s foundational.

👇 In our blog, we break down what it takes to secure CUI the right way:
✔️ Why NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 matters for every non-federal organization handling CUI
✔️ How the 110 security requirements protect confidentiality across your systems
✔️ Clear insights into control families, real-world implementation, and best practices
✔️ Practical guidance you can use today — from risk management to evidence collection

🛡️ Because protecting CUI isn’t just a contractual obligation — it’s how you demonstrate reliability in today’s cybersecurity-conscious federal marketplace.

Whether you’re just starting your compliance journey or tightening existing controls, we help you move from checkbox compliance to security that supports business growth and trust.

Read the full blog here: https://databrackets.com/blog/securing-cui-with-nist-sp-800-171-revision-2/

Your practice scored well in Quality and Cost categories. Your Improvement Activities attestation is complete. You're on track for a solid MIPS score—until you realize you haven't completed your Security Risk Analysis. And just like that, 25% of your total MIPS score vanishes, potentially costing you up to 9% in Medicare payment adjustments in 2027.

Here's what catches healthcare providers off guard: the SRA itself doesn't contribute points to your MIPS score. But failing to complete it zeros out your entire Promoting Interoperability category—a quarter of your total score gone. Even more concerning, many providers assume their EHR vendor's security assessment counts toward MIPS compliance. It doesn't. CMS requires a practice-specific SRA that you conduct and document yourself, covering all locations where ePHI is stored, accessed, or transmitted—from your cloud systems to mobile devices to network servers.

The 2025 performance year brings an additional layer: you now need to complete both the SRA and the new SAFER Guide High Priority Practices assessment. Both are required attestations, and both must be completed within the calendar year. With the 31st December, 2025 deadline approaching and the potential financial impact substantial, how confident are you that your current approach will satisfy CMS requirements during an audit?

Our blog breaks down exactly what a compliant SRA includes, common pitfalls that lead to audit failures, and how to protect both your patient data and your Medicare reimbursements.

Learn More: https://databrackets.com/blog/how-to-complete-your-security-risk-analysis-for-mips-in-2025/

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Wishing you a prosperous year!

- databrackets team