Author: Robert Fahs

CUI Program Offers Training on CUI Marking Fundamentals

by Robert Fahs

The CUI Program has scheduled a webex training session on “CUI Marking Fundamentals,” for April 23, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EDT). Participants will receive a certificate of completion for attending, and the session will also provide an update on the CUI Program and its implementation by Executive Branch agencies.  For information on … Continue reading CUI Program Offers Training on CUI Marking Fundamentals

CUI Program Blog Identifies Common Issues for Teleworkers

by Robert Fahs

The CUI Program Blog has posted a blog discussing common issues that may arise when employees telework with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The blog calls for Federal agencies to consult with CUI Program Officials in developing guidance for teleworking with CUI, and for front-line supervisors to discuss with their employees how best to protect CUI … Continue reading CUI Program Blog Identifies Common Issues for Teleworkers

The Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel declassifies over 500 pages and 70 minutes of video

by Robert Fahs

On Thursday, April 9, the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) posted over 500 pages of declassified documents and approximately 70 minutes of declassified videos. Topics in this release include the Israeli and Pakistani nuclear weapons programs, the war in Afghanistan, and training material from the National Security Agency (NSA). The declassified NSA training material … Continue reading The Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel declassifies over 500 pages and 70 minutes of video

Congressional Requirements to Digitize Military Service Records Support Progress toward Improving Classification and Declassification

by Robert Fahs

The Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requires that the Department of Defense (DOD) provide veterans and former members of the Armed Services with a machine readable and electronically transferable Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) by December 31, 2023.  This legislation supports the implementation of … Continue reading Congressional Requirements to Digitize Military Service Records Support Progress toward Improving Classification and Declassification

Intelligence Community Inspectors General required to submit Annual Reports on IC Agency Classification and Declassification Actions

by Robert Fahs

For the next three fiscal years (FY 2020-2022), the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requires Intelligence Community (IC) Inspectors General (IGs) to submit reports to both House and Senate intelligence committees on adherence to classification and declassification policies at their agencies.  The reports must be submitted by the IGs of the Central Intelligence Agency … Continue reading Intelligence Community Inspectors General required to submit Annual Reports on IC Agency Classification and Declassification Actions

ISOO Posts CUI Guidance on Safeguarding CUI While Teleworking

by Robert Fahs

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ISOO today (March 30, 2020) issued guidance to clarify the application of CUI safeguarding requirements under existing law or agency policies. Please see the CUI Program Blog for notification of  CUI Memo 2020-03-30, re: “Applying an Exigent Circumstances Waiver to CUI Safeguarding Requirements while Teleworking in Response to the … Continue reading ISOO Posts CUI Guidance on Safeguarding CUI While Teleworking

FY2020 NDAA Requirements Promote Improvements in Declassification Review

by Robert Fahs

Requirements in the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) support improvements in declassification processes and address the need to invest in information technology to support declassification. Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) Director Mark Bradley earlier emphasized these needs in ISOO’s 2018 Annual Report to the President. Specifically, the FY 2020 NDAA: requires that … Continue reading FY2020 NDAA Requirements Promote Improvements in Declassification Review

ISOO Continues Operations and Outreach during COVID-19 National Emergency

by Robert Fahs

During the current public health national emergency, the Information Security Oversight Office remains ‘virtually’ open.  All ISOO staff are teleworking and continuing operations by telework.  They are available to respond to questions and provide guidance.  However, as all staff are teleworking and do not have access to SIPRNet or JWICS, communications received over those classified … Continue reading ISOO Continues Operations and Outreach during COVID-19 National Emergency