CUI – Training and Resources

Researchers and the staff who work with them (including students) should complete the following training annually.

• Completing the DoD Mandatory CUI Training (Workday Learning: 5 minutes plus approx 1 hr for the DoD training on the CDSE website)
• Protecting CUI Data at WashU: Research Staff (Workday Learning: 20 minutes)
• Insider Threats (Workday Learning: 10 minutes)

You must successfully pass the assessment at the end of the DoD Mandatory CUI training, and submit your certificate of completion to the CUI team.

IT Staff who provide technical support to research teams handling CUI data should complete the following training annually.

Note: On April 1 of every year, this training is automatically assigned to the Service Desk and Danforth East Zone staff.

• IT Support for Researchers Working with CUI Data (Workday Learning: 20 minutes)

IT Staff who operate and maintain the WUSTL-Secure Enclave environment for storing and working with CUI data should complete the following training annually.

Note: On April 1 of every year, this training is automatically assigned to the IT staff who operate and maintain the WUSTL-Secure Enclave environment.

• Completing the DoD Mandatory CUI Training (Workday Learning: 5 minutes plus approximately 1 hour for the DoD training on the CDSE website)
• Insider Threats (Workday Learning: 10 minutes)

You must successfully pass the assessment at the end of the DoD Mandatory CUI training, and submit your certificate of completion to the CUI team.

Staff who work in or around the locations where CUI research is happening need to know about the steps WashU takes to maintain the physical security of these environments. The training must be completed annually.

Note: On April 1 of every year, this training is automatically assigned to a select group of Facilities staff.

CUI Awareness (Workday Learning: 5 minutes)

• DoD CUI Registry (check here first, but see below for more info on categories)
• National Archives CUI Registry by category (helpful for a general understanding of CUI categories)

• CUI Marking Job Aid (pdf)
• Example documents with CUI markings (pdf)
• CUI Quick Reference Guide (2-pager) (pdf)
• CUI Cover Sheet Template (pdf)
• CUI Email Marking Guide(pdf)
• Introduction to Marking (mp4)
• CUI Awareness Sign (pdf)

• Access Diagram
• Self-service Password Reset
• Guide to Collaborating in WUSTL-SEn
• Using Azure VPN (CUI Laptops only)

Access Log Template (Visitor Sign-In for CUI Areas)

Request CUI Visitor Badges, Area Signs, or Labels (please describe request on form)

WashU CUI Management Plan (Box view-only link)