On August 26, 2026, Michael D. Thomas, Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), signed ISOO Notice 2026-06: Standards for GSA Approved Security Equipment. This ISOO Notice consolidates and clarifies ongoing guidance on standards for GSA approved security equipment, including procurement requirements, the black label phase-out plan, supplemental controls, and disposal procedures. While this … Continue reading ISOO Notice 2026-06: Standards for GSA Approved Security Equipment
Category: ISOO Notices
Reforming the “Court of Last Resort” for Declassification Decisions
An American flag is displayed on the facade of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on June 30, 2015.(National Archives Identifier: 234392921) Today ISOO released new guidance on procedures for the Information Security Classification Appeals Panel, also known as the ISCAP, which serves as the court of last resort for whether information merits continued protection on … Continue reading Reforming the “Court of Last Resort” for Declassification Decisions
ISOO Notice 2026-04: Agencies Eligible to Receive Referrals from Automatic Declassification at 25, 50, and 75 Years
On August 3, 2026, Michael D. Thomas, Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), signed ISOO Notice 2026-04: Agencies Eligible to Receive Referrals from Automatic Declassification at 25, 50, and 75 Years. This notice provides a comprehensive list of automatic declassification exemptions approved by the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP). It rescinds and … Continue reading ISOO Notice 2026-04: Agencies Eligible to Receive Referrals from Automatic Declassification at 25, 50, and 75 Years
Updated Department of State Declassification Referral Waiver
On July 9, 2026, Michael Thomas, Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), signed ISOO Notice 2026-03: Updated Department of State Declassification Referral Waiver. This Notice provides updated guidance to declassification reviewers across the Federal Government on what historical information should—and should not—be referred to the Department of State in the course of reviews … Continue reading Updated Department of State Declassification Referral Waiver
ISOO Notices and CUI Notices Are Merging: What You Need to Know
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
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
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
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.
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 is Hiring: Associate Director Position, GS-0343-15
ISOO is hiring for an Associate Director (GS-0343-15) position. The announcement opening period runs from 5/24/24 to 6/4/24. Click on the link below to access the vacancy announcement. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/792704600