Who is responsible for implementing policy, providing guidance, and ensuring oversight of the CUI program?

• A. CUI program manager or designated official
• B. IT helpdesk technician
• C. Human resources manager
• D. Finance officer

Answer: (A)

The responsibility for implementing policy, providing guidance, and ensuring oversight of the CUI program rests with the CUI program manager or designated official. This role is the central authority responsible for turning policy into practice, developing and communicating procedures, and ensuring ongoing compliance across the organization. The program manager coordinates training, enforces marking and handling rules, oversees risk management, conducts or arranges audits, and leads incident response. They act as the point of accountability and liaison with leadership to make sure the program stays aligned with policy and regulatory requirements.

Other roles like IT support, HR, or finance play important supporting functions (technical help, personnel administration, budgeting and controls) but do not own the overarching CUI governance.