Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Workshop – July 13th and 15th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET

Course Level: Foundational
Duration: Two Evenings (7 Hours Total)
Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft Teams
CPEs: 7

Course Overview

Join ISSA-NOVA for an intensive two-evening virtual “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Workshop,” designed to provide federal employees, contractors, and supporting organizations with a practical understanding of the Federal government’s Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program.

This workshop introduces participants to the purpose, structure, and requirements of the CUI Program established under Executive Order 13556 and implemented through 32 CFR Part 2002. Participants will learn how to identify, mark, safeguard, disseminate, store, and properly dispose of CUI while understanding the responsibilities of both Federal agencies and organizations that support the Federal Government.

The course examines the complete lifecycle of Controlled Unclassified Information, from its initial identification through final destruction, using practical examples and real-world scenarios. Participants will become familiar with the CUI Registry, CUI Basic and CUI Specified categories, dissemination controls, marking requirements, and safeguarding practices applicable to both physical and electronic information.

The workshop also explores the relationship between the CUI Program and other federal cybersecurity requirements, including NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and contractor responsibilities for protecting sensitive government information. Participants will learn common mistakes organizations make when handling CUI and how to respond appropriately to unauthorized disclosures or handling incidents.

Designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of Controlled Unclassified Information, this workshop emphasizes practical application rather than legal or policy interpretation. Participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence needed to properly recognize and handle CUI in their daily work.

Course Materials Include

  • Expert instruction
  • Comprehensive student course manual
  • Federal policy and regulatory references
  • Supplemental job aids and checklists

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and structure of the Federal Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program.
  • Distinguish Controlled Unclassified Information from Classified Information and other sensitive information designations.
  • Identify CUI using the NARA CUI Registry and applicable authorities.
  • Differentiate between CUI Basic and CUI Specified categories.
  • Apply appropriate CUI markings to documents, emails, and electronic files.
  • Implement safeguarding requirements for storing, transmitting, and sharing CUI.
  • Understand Federal and contractor responsibilities for protecting CUI.
  • Recognize common CUI handling errors and respond appropriately to incidents involving unauthorized disclosure.
  • Apply CUI requirements throughout the information lifecycle using practical workplace scenarios.

Table of Contents

Module 0 – Introduction and Course Administration

Module 1 – Understanding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Module 2 – Identifying and Categorizing CUI

Module 3 – Marking and Handling CUI

Module 4 – Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information

Module 5 – Sharing, Disseminating, and Destroying CUI

Module 6 – Responding to CUI Incidents and Common Handling Mistakes

Module 7 – Applying CUI Requirements in the Real World

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Federal employees
  • Government contractors
  • Program managers
  • Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)
  • Information owners and custodians
  • Records management personnel
  • Security and compliance professionals
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals
  • System and network administrators
  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • Acquisition and contracting personnel
  • Anyone responsible for creating, receiving, storing, or sharing Controlled Unclassified Information

Pricing

ISSA-NOVA Members: Free

Members of Other ISSA Chapters: $50

Non-Members: $150

Each participant earns 7 CPEs and receives a certificate of completion based on attendance.

Registration

REGISTER: ISSA-NOVA Members Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXl06RQepffFmFVR9qVPVhw-pRHUrUXD5KzgtZ2udBtuSgMw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

REGISTER: Members of Other ISSA Chapters Link:
https://square.link/u/zl3mbosC

REGISTER: Non-Members Link:
https://square.link/u/iZRZL4Mi

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