3.8 Media Protection1 ptPOA&M-eligible

3.8.4 — Mark CUI media

Mark media with necessary CUI markings and distribution limitations.

Label media and documents with the right CUI markings and handling limits.

What it actually means

Mark media containing CUI with the necessary CUI markings and distribution limitations, so people know what it is and how to handle it. Apply CUI banner markings to documents and label removable media that holds CUI.

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