Control access to media containing “Controlled Unclassified Information” (CUI) and maintain accountability for media during transport outside of controlled areas.

Safeguards to protect media during transport include locked containers, and encryption. For the actual transport, authorized transport and courier personnel may include individuals from outside your company (e.g.,U.S.PostalService or a commercial transport or delivery service). Maintaining accountability of media during transport includes, for example, restricting transport activities to authorized personnel, and tracking records of transport activities as the media moves through the transportation system.

If you are transporting digital storage devices (e.g., hard drives etc.) containing CUI outside of your facilities they need to be encrypted. If you are transporting paper work containing CUI outside of your facilities they should be in a locked container. Maintain accountability for CUI transported outside of your organization by documenting who is authorized to transport it. This can include company employees and postal services. If you need to ship CUI in the mail make sure that you receive a tracking number and specify the intended recipient.