The Nutanix Case Study details how the University of Maryland, College Park, a prominent research institution, addressed a critical challenge: achieving NIST 800-171 compliance for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This was essential to qualify for significant federal research grants from agencies like the DoD and CDC, which their prior infrastructure couldn't support. The university implemented a combined Nutanix and Tera Insights tiCrypt solution, establishing a consolidated, encrypted platform. As a result, they now meet rigorous security standards, protecting sensitive data and enabling access to millions in grant funding. The solution also provides a straightforward interface for researchers and prevents unauthorized data exposure, bolstering the university's position for fut

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