Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and CUI
1. Sheryl just transferred into the DOD from another Federal agency outside the DOD.
One day, Sheryl's former coworker, Angela, needed to message her Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI) content about an old project they had worked on
together at the previous agency. Angela is unable to send the message via encrypted
email.
Angela and Sheryl have communicated over multiple social media apps in the past mostly
about their families.
Angela picks the Signal App and communicates the CUI since it is the most secure of all
the apps. In this instance, which misconceptions about unauthorized disclosure might
Angela believe?
(Select all that apply): CUl does not have to be encrypted if it stays on a government
approved network.
CUl must be marked appropriately over an approved network.
It is okay to discuss Unclassified DOD information on a "secure" messaging app
Signal is an approved government app for communicating CUI.
2. Bradley, a DOD employee, is working on a project that requires eligibility and access
to Top Secret information. While working on the project, he learns about the lethality
of a new weapons system and believes it is a substantial risk to the public. What can
he do to notify the public of the potential danger, while avoiding unauthorized
disclosure?: Report the issue to the DOD Inspector General through the whistleblower
hotline.
3. Cy is an employee of a cleared DOD contractor who works with Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI). He regularly posts about the work he does on his social media accounts. One day,
Cy posts about new automated entry controls at the base where he
works. What are the potential consequences of Cy posting this CUI on his social
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media accounts?: Significantly reduce or negatively impact DOD mission
capabilities Damage to DOD assets
Damage to national security
Significant personal financial loss
4. Beth is in possession of printed Secret information for a briefing she is planning. She
does not work in an open storage facility. What does she need to do to protect the
Secret information from unauthorized disclosure while
walking from her office to the briefing room?: Use a standard form SF 704 cover sheet to
protect the information
5. Adam works with Top Secret information. He regularly collaborates with a foreign
partner on specific projects and wants to know if he can disseminate the information
to that partner. Where can he look to determine whether this information can be
disseminated?: In the banner line markings
In the portion markings
On the SF 703 cover sheet
In the Classification Authority Block (CAB)
6. Beau is in possession of Secret information. He is working on a project with
Ellie, who has the appropriate eligibility and a need-to-know for the information Beau
possesses. Does Ellie meet all the requirements to receive this informa-
tion? Why or why not?: No, Ellie must sign the appropriate non-disclosure agreement
(NDA) in addition to possessing eligibility and having a need-to-know.
7. Sally is in possession of a printed copy of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
that she was authorized to use for a specific program. She just found out the
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1. Sheryl just transferred into the DOD from another Federal agency outside the DOD.
One day, Sheryl's former coworker, Angela, needed to message her Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI) content about an old project they had worked on
together at the previous agency. Angela is unable to send the message via encrypted
email.
Angela and Sheryl have communicated over multiple social media apps in the past mostly
about their families.
Angela picks the Signal App and communicates the CUI since it is the most secure of all
the apps. In this instance, which misconceptions about unauthorized disclosure might
Angela believe?
(Select all that apply): CUl does not have to be encrypted if it stays on a government
approved network.
CUl must be marked appropriately over an approved network.
It is okay to discuss Unclassified DOD information on a "secure" messaging app
Signal is an approved government app for communicating CUI.
2. Bradley, a DOD employee, is working on a project that requires eligibility and access
to Top Secret information. While working on the project, he learns about the lethality
of a new weapons system and believes it is a substantial risk to the public. What can
he do to notify the public of the potential danger, while avoiding unauthorized
disclosure?: Report the issue to the DOD Inspector General through the whistleblower
hotline.
3. Cy is an employee of a cleared DOD contractor who works with Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI). He regularly posts about the work he does on his social media accounts. One day,
Cy posts about new automated entry controls at the base where he
works. What are the potential consequences of Cy posting this CUI on his social
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media accounts?: Significantly reduce or negatively impact DOD mission
capabilities Damage to DOD assets
Damage to national security
Significant personal financial loss
4. Beth is in possession of printed Secret information for a briefing she is planning. She
does not work in an open storage facility. What does she need to do to protect the
Secret information from unauthorized disclosure while
walking from her office to the briefing room?: Use a standard form SF 704 cover sheet to
protect the information
5. Adam works with Top Secret information. He regularly collaborates with a foreign
partner on specific projects and wants to know if he can disseminate the information
to that partner. Where can he look to determine whether this information can be
disseminated?: In the banner line markings
In the portion markings
On the SF 703 cover sheet
In the Classification Authority Block (CAB)
6. Beau is in possession of Secret information. He is working on a project with
Ellie, who has the appropriate eligibility and a need-to-know for the information Beau
possesses. Does Ellie meet all the requirements to receive this informa-
tion? Why or why not?: No, Ellie must sign the appropriate non-disclosure agreement
(NDA) in addition to possessing eligibility and having a need-to-know.
7. Sally is in possession of a printed copy of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
that she was authorized to use for a specific program. She just found out the
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