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Most organizations begin their CMMC journey by evaluating technologies, comparing service providers, or estimating certification costs. While these activities are important, they often occur before the organization has answered the most fundamental question in the entire compliance process: Where is our Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? That question was the focus of a recent discussion on Cape Endeavors' Bytes & Brew podcast featuring Terry McGraw, Dewayne Alford, A

Introduction to CUI Marking Challenges Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) serves as a critical mechanism for protecting sensitive but unclassified data in the defense supply chain. Proper CUI marking ensures that information receives appropriate safeguards without imposing excessive restrictions or costs. Inconsistent or excessive CUI marking by federal employees frequently results in over-classification, which expands compliance scope and increases expenses for smal

The CUI program, established by Executive Order 13556, standardizes the safeguarding of unclassified information that requires protection across executive branch agencies and their contractors. DoD Instruction 5200.48 provides specific guidance for designation, marking, handling, dissemination, and training related to CUI. Defense contractors supporting DoD contracts must apply these requirements to all information systems that process, store, or transmit CUI, including cloud