Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Workshop

This two-session, immersive workshop provides Federal employees and contractor personnel with a comprehensive understanding of the Federal Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program and its application across Government and contractor environments. The workshop is designed to help participants consistently identify, categorize, mark, safeguard, share, and manage Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with applicable laws, Federal regulations, Government-wide policies, and contractual requirements.

Participants will explore the purpose, structure, and authorities of the CUI Program through a detailed examination of the processes used to identify CUI, apply standardized markings, implement safeguarding requirements, manage information sharing, respond to CUI incidents, and support organizational compliance throughout the information lifecycle. The program emphasizes practical application by examining the responsibilities of Federal employees, contractors, authorized holders, managers, and organizational leadership in protecting sensitive unclassified information while enabling appropriate information sharing.

The workshop combines instructor-led presentations, case studies, guided discussions, and applied exercises that bridge policy and practice. Participants will analyze realistic workplace scenarios, evaluate common CUI handling situations, and apply Federal CUI requirements to information identification, document marking, safeguarding, dissemination, incident response, and organizational program management.

By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will possess the knowledge and practical skills needed to apply CUI requirements consistently within their organizations, support secure information sharing, reduce the risk of unauthorized disclosure, and contribute to the successful implementation and sustainment of an effective Controlled Unclassified Information Program.

Intended audience: This workshop is intended for Federal employees, government contractors, cybersecurity professionals, records management personnel, privacy professionals, contracting personnel, compliance staff, and governance professionals who are responsible for handling or overseeing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It is particularly relevant for security managers, system owners, program managers, authorized holders, information security personnel, contract administrators, and organizational leaders who need to understand how to identify, mark, safeguard, share, and manage CUI throughout its lifecycle. The course is also well suited for personnel supporting Federal contracts subject to requirements such as NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, CMMC, and related Federal information protection requirements. No prior experience with CUI is required, although a general understanding of Federal information handling, cybersecurity, records management, privacy, contracting, or governance concepts is helpful.

Virtual Event: The event will be held using Teams.  The instructor will provide logistics details and the Teams link prior to the event.