Are you a defense contractor being told that everything is CUI—or that your contract contains CUI—without anything actually being marked? Or unsure whether you handle CUI at all, and therefore whether CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 applies to you?

That confusion is exactly why Ooey Cooey exists.

This re-introduction episode explains what this podcast is about, why it’s coming back now, and who it’s for. Ooey Cooey focuses on the full lifecycle of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)—from identification and designation to marking, safeguarding, sharing, retention, and destruction—and how those requirements actually show up in contracts and operations.

Since the last episode aired in 2021, a lot has changed: CMMC 2.0, new DFARS clauses, recurring cybersecurity attestations, compliance scoring, and third-party assessments have created a more complex and higher-risk environment for contractors. This episode explains what’s changed, why enforcement looks different today, and why clarity matters more than ever.

You’ll also hear how the podcast has evolved. Episodes will be short (15–20 minutes), focused on one concept at a time, and designed to answer four core questions:
• What is the rule?
• Who is responsible?
• Where do contractors get it wrong?
• What should you do instead?

This is not a technical podcast, not vendor-driven, not fear-based compliance—and not legal advice. It’s about clarity, context, and making informed, defensible decisions.

Earlier episodes from 2021 are still available and remain relevant for foundational CUI concepts based on the NARA CUI regulations. New episodes will build on that foundation and focus on how CUI requirements are being operationalized today.

If you’re confused about how, when, and where CUI safeguarding requirements impact your company, this show is for you. If you’re looking for a checklist without context, it probably isn’t.

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Until next time—and remember: don’t call it Cooey. That would be Ooey.