The #1 reason contractors fail assessments: Improper scoping of CUI information. They aren’t protecting all the right information and including some of the wrong information.

With the final CMMC Rule now published, “potential CUI,” scope creep, and new Registry categories have turned the old definition on its head. In this session we expose the myths that are costing companies millions and reveal exactly what the DoD now considers CUI in 2025, including the surprises most consultants still get wrong.

Understand your true CUI footprint and stop under-scoping and over-scoping.

People like to quote the “COTS exemption,” yet there are specific regulations that define exactly when an item qualifies as acceptable and when they don’t. The devil, as they say, is in the details. We’ll break down the exact language in the final Rule and the new DFARS clauses that clarify the definition. Real examples included.

Walk away with understanding of how to keep COTS truly out of scope and know exactly when it’s in.

Marking violations are one of the fastest ways to fail a CMMC assessment.

The final Rule tightened banner markings, portion markings, legacy FOUO transitions, and electronic requirements. Beware, most older marking guides are not up to date.

We’ll walk through the new 2025 requirements and clarifications that you need to be aware of, as well as best practices to marking your facility to more easily pass C3PAO assessment.

Get clear, current, audit-proof answers. No more conflicting guidance.