How to Build a CUI Enclave for CMMC Compliance
How Contractors Can Protect CUI, Reduce Assessment Scope, and Avoid Disrupting Commercial Operations
DATE
23 NOV 2026
TIME
9:00am PT | 12:00pm ET
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A CUI Enclave Can Help You Protect CUI Without Putting Your Entire Business in Scope.
For defense contractors that also support commercial operations, CMMC compliance can introduce significant cost and complexity when Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is spread across systems, users, and workflows. A properly designed CUI enclave creates a defined environment for storing, processing, and transmitting CUI while helping organizations limit unnecessary assessment scope and minimize disruption to the broader business. This webinar will walk you through the key considerations for building a CUI enclave, from identifying CUI and defining your assessment boundary to designing the environment and establishing secure workflows.
What You'll Learn
What information belongs in your CUI enclave? How do you determine the right assessment boundary? And what does it take to build an environment that supports CMMC Level 2 requirements?
We'll explore practical considerations for enclave planning and implementation, including common scoping mistakes, architectural decisions, and lessons from real-world implementation.
By the end of this session, you'll have a better understanding of:
- How to identify CUI and determine what information requires protection
- How to map your CUI boundary across systems, users, devices, and workflows
- When a CUI enclave is the right approach, and when it may not be
- How to design an enclave that supports applicable NIST SP 800-171 security requirements
- How to establish secure workflows and avoid common implementation pitfalls
Why Attend?
Building a CUI enclave is about more than separating systems. Organizations must understand where CUI resides, determine which assets and dependencies belong within the assessment boundary, and implement the appropriate security controls and operating procedures.
Without a clear strategy, contractors risk unnecessary infrastructure changes, increased compliance costs, and workflows that make CUI difficult to manage securely.
Drawing on practical enclave implementation experience, this session will explore how organizations can approach enclave design, make informed scoping decisions, and protect CUI while preserving commercial operations where appropriate.
You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of the decisions involved in building a CUI enclave and how to evaluate an approach that fits your organization's environment and compliance needs.
Who Should Attend?
- Defense contractors preparing for CMMC Level 2
- Organizations subject to NIST SP 800-171 and applicable DFARS requirements
- Executives responsible for cybersecurity, compliance, and IT strategy
- IT and security leaders responsible for infrastructure and CUI protection
- Compliance teams responsible for assessment scoping and readiness
- Organizations seeking to separate defense-related operations from commercial environments
- Contractors evaluating how to manage CUI without unnecessarily expanding their compliance footprint
Next Steps
Don't let uncertainty around CUI and assessment scope lead to unnecessary complexity. Register today to learn how a well-designed CUI enclave can help protect sensitive government information, support CMMC readiness, and keep your business moving.
Zach Curley
Sr. Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst at CyberSheath
Zachary Curley has 10 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, information technology, and compliance, Zach brings a wealth of knowledge from his time as a consultant where he worked to support organizations of all sizes across numerous different industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Operations and Leadership from the University of San Diego. His professional certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and is a designated Fellow of Information Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals.