Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
CUI is unclassified information the government requires to be safeguarded or disseminated under specific controls.
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CUI is unclassified information the government requires to be safeguarded or disseminated under specific controls.
What is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?
Handling CUI on a contract is what triggers NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 obligations for a defense contractor. The category covers things like technical drawings, controlled technical information, and certain PII.
Why It Matters
Whether a contract involves CUI determines how much compliance a contractor must carry — and the penalties for mishandling it.
How Advisedly Helps
Advisedly scopes your CUI boundary and maps the controls that protect it across every applicable framework at once. Assess scope.