Category: ISOO Notices

ISOO Notices and CUI Notices Are Merging: What You Need to Know

by brogers, posted in Controlled Unclassified Information Office (CUI), ISOO Notices

ISOO is announcing a change in the way that it will issue ISOO and CUI Notices moving forward. As of 2026, to support a modernized government information management landscape that must consider both classified information and controlled unclassified information (CUI) as having national security implications, guidance that in the past may have been issued as … Continue reading ISOO Notices and CUI Notices Are Merging: What You Need to Know

ISOO Notice 2026-02: Prohibition on the Use of Combination Translator Applications to Generate Lock Combinations that Protect Classified Information

by brogers, posted in ISOO Notices, National Industrial Security Program (NISP), National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC), State, Local, Tribal and Public Sector Policy Advisory Committee (SLTPS-PAC)

ISOO has issued ISOO Notice 2026-02 to provide guidance regarding the use of such lock combination translation applications as they apply to General Services Administration (GSA) approved security equipment authorized for the safeguarding of classified national security information (classified information). As described in the Notice, the use of combination translation applications to generate, store, transmit, … Continue reading ISOO Notice 2026-02: Prohibition on the Use of Combination Translator Applications to Generate Lock Combinations that Protect Classified Information

ISOO Issues ISOO Notice 2026-01: Responsible Use of Classified National Security Information and Controlled Unclassified Information with Artificial Intelligence

by brogers, posted in ISOO Notices

In furtherance of the Administration’s objectives to rapidly and responsibly utilize the immense potential of AI, ISOO has issued ISOO Notice 2026-01 to provide guidance regarding agency handling of classified national security information (classified information) and controlled unclassified information (CUI) with the use of various AI systems and tools. As described in the Notice, in … Continue reading ISOO Issues ISOO Notice 2026-01: Responsible Use of Classified National Security Information and Controlled Unclassified Information with Artificial Intelligence

Michael D. Thomas Appointed Director of the Information Security Oversight Office

by Larry D Clark, posted in ISOO Notices

The Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan, with the approval of the President, has appointed Michael D. Thomas as the Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), effective November 3, 2024. Mr. Thomas most recently served as the Director for Access Management for White House National Security Council (NSC). Prior to joining … Continue reading Michael D. Thomas Appointed Director of the Information Security Oversight Office

ISOO welcomes Jennifer May as the new Assistant Director.

by Larry D Clark, posted in ISOO Notices

The Acting Director and staff of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) welcomes Jennifer May as the Associate Director for the Industrial Security, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Cyber Programs. Jennifer brings over 20 years of security and program management experience, with her most recent position being the Chief, Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) Certification … Continue reading ISOO welcomes Jennifer May as the new Assistant Director.

ISOO Issues Notice on Agencies Eligible to Received Referrals from Automatic Declassification at 25, 50, and 75 Years

by karas, posted in ISOO Notices

ISOO Notice 2024-02 provides guidance on which agencies are eligible to receive referrals from automatic declassification of 25, 50, and 75 years. ISOO is issuing this notice to designate which agencies have received new exemptions since 2019 and the dates of approved declassification guides. When reviewing records containing information created by another agency, the reviewing … Continue reading ISOO Issues Notice on Agencies Eligible to Received Referrals from Automatic Declassification at 25, 50, and 75 Years

2024 Virtual DCSA Security Conference for Industry

by wtyson, posted in ISOO Notices

The 2024 Virtual DCSA Security Conference for Industry will be held February 28 - 29, 2024. DCSA speakers and leaders will focus on topics such as DD254s, Facility Clearance Process, CUI, Personnel Security, panel discussions at the end of each day, and more! Participants who hold a Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) certification can earn … Continue reading 2024 Virtual DCSA Security Conference for Industry