CUI – Training and Resources

Training

All faculty and staff who may come into contact with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data in their course of performing their job duties are required to take training annually. The training required depends upon your job, and the nature of your interaction with CUI data here at the university.

I’m working on a research project that involves CUI data

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

Note: Once you complete the training, it will auto-assign to you annually on April 10

Completing the DoD Mandatory CUI Training (Learn@Work: 5 minutes plus approx 1 hr for the DoD training on the CDSE website)
Protecting CUI Data at WashU: Research Staff (Learn@Work: 20 minutes)
Insider Threats (Learn@Work: 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.

Submit my DoD Mandatory CUI Training Certificate of Completion

I’m a member of the IT Service Desk

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

Note: Once you complete the training, it will auto-assign to you annually on April 10.

IT Support for Researchers Working with CUI Data (Learn@Work: 20 minutes)

I work with Information Security to operate the WUSTL-Secure Enclave environment

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: Once you complete the training, it will auto-assign to you annually on April 10

Completing the DoD Mandatory CUI Training (Learn@Work: 5 minutes plus approximately 1 hour for the DoD training on the CDSE website)
Insider Threats (Learn@Work: 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.

Submit my DoD Mandatory CUI Training Certificate of Completion

I work in or around the physical environment where CUI research occurs (e.g. admins, student workers, facilities staff)

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: Once you complete the training, it will auto-assign to you annually on April 10.

CUI Awareness (Learn@Work: 5 minutes)

Resources

Identifying CUI

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)

Marking CUI

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)

Working in the WUSTL-SEn

Other Resources

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)

Back to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Sponsored Research

More about CUI and the CMMC framework

Research involving Controlled Unclassified Information requires special considerations. Understanding the physical and electronic controls required is key.

FAQ

Understanding the WUSTL-SEn environment is important, and you might have questions.