What are the two main designations used for CUI in DoDI 5200.48?

• A. Public and Restricted
• B. Classified and Unclassified
• C. Top Secret and Confidential
• D. CUI Basic and CUI Specified

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how CUI is designated to control who can access it and how it must be handled. In DoDI 5200.48, CUI is categorized into two designations: CUI Basic and CUI Specified.

CUI Basic covers information that requires standard CUI safeguarding and controlled dissemination, but doesn’t have extra restrictions beyond the general CUI requirements. It’s the default level for most CUI that doesn’t come with additional statutory or regulatory handling rules.

CUI Specified encompasses information that demands additional, specific handling or dissemination controls because of applicable laws, regulations, or program requirements. This designation signals that more stringent access, marking, or sharing rules apply beyond the basics.

The other terms listed (like public, restricted, or the classic classified levels such as Top Secret or Confidential) aren’t the designations DoDI 5200.48 uses for CUI.