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CUI 101: What Controlled Unclassified Information Really Is (and Why It Matters)

by Josh Manuel on Jan 21 2026
If you work with the Department of Defense (DoD) or support the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), you’ve almost certainly heard the term CUI—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood concepts in compliance. Understanding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is foundational to DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC compliance. This guide breaks it down clearly and practically.
Important clarifications provided by the DoD were recently released on the CMMC Phase I Affirmation timeline and the impact on contracts after the effective date. The deadline is September 2025... Are you ready?

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CMMC Phase I Affirmation is HERE!

by Hunter Edens on May 30 2025
Important clarifications provided by the DoD were recently released on the CMMC Phase I timeline and the impact on contracts after the effective date. The deadline is September 2025... Are you ready?