For businesses navigating government or industry cybersecurity frameworks, the jargon can get overwhelming. Terms like CUI, DFARS, NIST, and CMMC often appear in compliance documentation, and understanding the basics can make a big difference. CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information): Sensitive information that requires safeguarding but isn’t

In government contracting, your security posture is only as strong as your weakest link—and often, that weak link is a vendor. Third-party relationships introduce significant risk, especially when Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI) is in play. The Challenge of Third-Party Exposure Many government c