Question 1

Is Dropbox compliant for CUI?

Accepted Answer

No. Dropbox Business lacks FedRAMP Moderate authorization and fails multiple NIST 800-171 controls including FIPS 140-2 encryption requirements. It cannot be used for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under DFARS 252.204-7012. Compliant alternatives include Microsoft OneDrive GCC High and Box for Government (FedRAMP Moderate).

Question 2

Which tools pass the CUI compliance audit?

Accepted Answer

Tools that typically pass include Microsoft 365 GCC High, Microsoft Teams GCC High, Okta Government High, CrowdStrike Falcon Government, and AWS GovCloud. These products hold FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization and cover the majority of NIST 800-171 controls required for CUI handling.

Question 3

What does FedRAMP authorization mean for CUI compliance?

Accepted Answer

FedRAMP authorization means a cloud product has been independently assessed against NIST 800-53 controls and approved for federal government use. For defense contractors, using FedRAMP Moderate or High authorized products is the primary way to satisfy DFARS 252.204-7012 and demonstrate NIST 800-171 compliance for CUI handling.

Question 4

Is Zoom compliant for CUI?

Accepted Answer

Standard Zoom is not compliant for CUI. Zoom for Government (FedRAMP Moderate authorized) can handle CUI in many scenarios, but organizations must configure it correctly — including disabling cloud recording and restricting to government-authorized endpoints. Use our free audit to get the full NIST 800-171 control breakdown.

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