Demystifying CUI in CMMC: Identification and Marking Essentials

Learn how to identify Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the defense sector in this deep dive into the world of CUI as we break down the CMMC rulemaking process to enhance your compliance and operational excellence.

Exostar and our Special Guest Regan Edens, Chief Transformation Officer at DTC Global, LLC answer your questions about Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). In this webinar, we provide a review of where we are in the CMMC rulemaking journey and Regan will let you know:

  • What is CUI: Gain a clear understanding of Controlled Unclassified Information
  • How to Mark CUI: Learn the proper procedures for marking and handling CUI to safeguard sensitive information
  • Guidance on CUI Questions: Get your questions answered and understand the resources available to support you

Whether you're new to CMMC or seeking to strengthen your understanding of CUI, this webinar equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this critical aspect of cybersecurity in the defense industry.

Our Speakers

Regan Edens

Regan Edens serves as the Chairman of the Standards Management Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Training Committee for the CMMC Accreditation Body. Mr. Edens represents the CMMC-AB in the Federal CUI Stakeholder's Working Group and President's CUI Advisory Council, and leads the CMMC Industry Working Group responsible for developing and refining the CMMC Conformity Assessment Requirement Guide. Mr. Edens also serves as the Chief Transformation & Compliance Officer and Co-Founder of DTC Global. He is a subject matter expert regarding technology, security, and transformation challenges on the "path to compliance" for Controlled Unclassified Information and DFARS 7012/CMMC requirements including Export Controlled information CUI requirement under ITAR and EAR.

Mr. Edens has served across various public and private capacities leading highly technical, complex, and extremely demanding DoD technology-driven transformation, operations, security, and intelligence activities. Mr. Edens has led the rapid implementation of over $3.5B integrated platforms systems. Mr. Edens is a plank holder member of the National Cyber Moonshot.

Mr. Edens led high performing organizations within the Special Operations and Intelligence communities during multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq as a senior DoD Intelligence civilian, DoD contractor, and a US Army, active duty, Commissioned Officer. Under his leadership, activities were awarded 4 Defense Superior Civilian Service Awards (3rd highest award to a DoD Intel civilian) 2012; 14 Bronze Stars, 12 Army Commendation Medals, and 6 Army Achievement Medals, 2002, and other various agency commendations.
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Kevin Hancock

Kevin Hancock has over 20 years experience in secure collaboration with distributed teams and partners in highly regulated markets. He has led Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Professional Services Teams across a broad technology spectrum including Agile Development and DevOps tools and practices; Zero Trust Networking; and Identity and Access Management just to name a few. Focusing on driving adoption, managing change, and helping customers learn, Kevin joined Exostar in May 2021 as Director, Sales Engineering.