On June 13, NIST published guidance for defense contractors handling controlled unclassified information ("CUI"). Special Publication 800-171A, "Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)," provides a roadmap for conducting cybersecurity assessments in compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST Special Publication 800-171. NIST subsequently published a bulletin on July 27 that summarizes the guidance in Special Publication 800-171A.