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Proper CMMC scoping is one of the first and most important steps defense contractors must take to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This guide breaks down how to identify CUI correctly and classify your assets so your compliance boundary is accurate and cost-effective. Too many organizations over- or under-scope, which creates security gaps or wastes budget. Read on for a clear explanation of scoping, the role of precise CUI detection, asset categories you ne

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection isn’t a “nice to have” anymore. If your organization touches CUI—especially as a contractor or partner in the Defense Industrial Base—spillage can cost you in contracts, remediation, legal exposure, and reputation. The good news: preventing CUI spillage doesn’t require lighting your budget on fire. The smartest programs focus on a tight mix of clarity (what is CUI), control (who can access it), and containment (how it can m

For years, cybersecurity compliance in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has been framed as an IT problem. A checklist. A maturity model. Something to survive long enough to pass an audit. The November 2025 National Security Strategy of the United States  makes clear that era is over. The document does not mention CMMC by name, but it doesn’t need to. Its language fundamentally reframes how the U.S. government views cyber risk across the defense supply chain. The shift is unm

The NDAA highlights gaps in CUI oversight. See how defense contractors can strengthen compliance with accurate identification and monitoring.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued the long-anticipated final DFARS rule  that locks the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)  into defense contracts. Effective November 9, 2025, safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) is no longer just best practice—it’s a contractual requirement. For contractors across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), this rule is a game-changer. It clarifies exactly when and how C

Effective CUI management isn't just about regulatory compliance—it's about protecting national security information while enabling the collaboration necessary for mission success. By mastering the CUI lifecycle, organizations can achieve both objectives while building competitive advantages in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

In the fast-paced realm of defense contracting, where deadlines loom and collaborations span multiple teams, CUI spillage  can emerge as an unexpected roadblock to achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. Drawing from our hands-on experience steering contractors through NIST SP 800-171 assessments and CMMC certifications, I've witnessed how this issue can quietly undermine even well-prepared organizations. But fear not—by grasping the nuances of CU

Struggling to find all your Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? A purpose-built CUI discovery tool like Teramis can scan your entire environment—file shares, cloud storage, endpoints, and email—to pinpoint sensitive data with unmatched accuracy. Learn why identifying CUI is essential for CMMC compliance and how the right tool can simplify audits, reduce risks, and protect your DoD contracts.

CUI spillage threatens CMMC compliance. Teramis finds, resolves it across systems, ensuring data security, compliance with minimal disruption.