From Chaos to Clarity: Your Guide to Understanding and Identifying CUI

The webinar "From Chaos to Clarity: Your Guide to Understanding and Identifying CUI" focused on controlled unclassified information (CUI) and its importance for government contractors. Megan Kennett, from Neosystems, hosted the session, which featured experts Reagan Edens, Jim Goebel, and David Carlino. The panel discussed the basics of CUI, including its definition, types, and the lifecycle approach to managing it. They emphasized the need for contractors to understand their contractual obligations and the authorized flow of CUI. The experts shared best practices for identifying and protecting CUI, including proper scoping, asset management, and technology selection. They also highlighted the importance of working with qualified service providers who are CMMC certified. The session concluded with a discussion on practical examples of CUI, such as accounting data and legal services, and addressed questions about CUI flowdown and intellectual property.