Controlled Technical Information
Also known as: CTI
Controlled Technical Information (CTI) is technical data or computer software with military or space application that has been marked with one of the DoD distribution statements (B through F). It is a specific category of CUI and a specific category of Covered Defense Information under DFARS 252.204-7012.
Related terms
- Controlled Unclassified Information
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is unclassified information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls under law, regulation, or government-wide policy. It is explicitly marked CUI by the originating agency and triggers NIST SP 800-171 protections, and at the contractual level, CMMC Level 2.
- Covered Defense Information
Covered Defense Information (CDI) is the subset of CUI that DoD specifically requires contractors to protect under DFARS 252.204-7012. It includes unclassified controlled technical information and other information that requires safeguarding when in support of a DoD contract.
- DoD Distribution Statement
DoD Distribution Statements (A through F) are markings the Department of Defense applies to technical documents to indicate who may receive them and under what conditions. Statements B through F generally indicate Controlled Technical Information and trigger CUI handling requirements.