Lesson 1: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is the Foundation of CMMC Compliance

Kahua has always set ambitious goals, and obtaining FedRAMP Authorization was one of our biggest challenges. Trusted by over 15 federal agencies, we knew aligning with CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) was essential for our government customers to confidently deliver successful defense projects. Starting in 2025, CMMC compliance becomes mandatory for Department of Defense contracts—putting revenue on the line. At the heart of CMMC is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), but many organizations struggle to identify, track, and protect this sensitive data, especially when it’s scattered across cloud and local servers without clear security policies. In this video, we share our top 10 tips to help you navigate the CMMC compliance journey and safeguard your critical information every step of the way.