Years after initial audits, a new report from Federal News Network reveals the Department of Defense is still failing to properly mark Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
The Core Issues:
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Inconsistency: DoD components are still not following standardized labeling protocols.
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Over-Classification: Data is often “over-marked” out of caution, creating unnecessary costs and silos.
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Contractor Friction: Inconsistent government marking makes it nearly impossible for industry partners to meet CMMC and DFARS requirements accurately.
The Bottom Line: You can’t protect what you haven’t identified. For CMMC 2.0 to succeed, the DoD must fix the “marking gap” to ensure the defense supply chain remains both secure and agile.
Is CUI marking getting better in your workflow, or is it still a “guessing game”?