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Jeff explains that “clarity is kindness” and that contractors should ask customers questions when requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are unclear. He discusses the ISOO’s Notice 2026-07, Executive Agent Guidance for Implementing the CUI Program, which directs agencies to provide prime contractors guidance on identifying CUI, handling contractor-developed CUI, challenging designations, training, access, marking, decontrol/disposition, reporting, self-inspections, misuse reporting, and penalties. Jeff argues organizations shouldn’t wait for new guidance because legacy CUI source documents and existing training already provide direction, and he recommends proactively establishing a CUI program with governance/legal leadership (including a CUI control officer), workforce policies/procedures/training for identification and derivative marking, a public release review process, and a self-inspection program. He also notes upcoming CUI course resources on his websites and offers help implementing these steps.
00:00 Clarity Is Kindness
00:35 Ask Better Questions
01:03 New ISOO CUI Guidance
02:52 What Agencies Must Provide
04:44 Assign a CUI Officer
05:41 Legacy CUI Still Counts
06:56 Wrap Up and Course Plug
07:34 Build Your CUI Program
08:10 Governance and Training
08:58 Identify and Mark CUI
09:56 Release Review Process
10:32 Self Inspections and Close
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