Category: ISOO Notices

Information Processing System (IPS) containers can now be purchased through GSA Advantage with newly established National Stock Numbers (NSNs). Class 5 IPS containers are GSA-approved for the protection of computing and communication devices for on-line operation of classified systems, including the safeguarding of electronic media and communication devices.

ISOO's Joint Notice 2024-01 provides guidance on entity eligibility determinations/facility security clearances for joint ventures (JVs) in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The need for clarification arose in light of the Small Business Administration (SBA) rule (Oct. 16, 2020), which addresses JVs under the SBA’s programs, and a subsequent Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision … Continue reading ISOO Joint Notice 2024-01: Joint Ventures and Entity Eligibility Determinations

The Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, has appointed William P. Fischer, to serve as Acting Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), until a permanent hire is made following the retirement of ISOO Director Mark Bradley on June 30, 2023. Mr. Bradley had served as ISOO Director since his appointment by … Continue reading NDC Director Serves as ISOO Acting Director Following Retirement of ISOO Director Mark Bradley

THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Registration Open for Upcoming Webinar: Personnel Vetting Timely Topics - Due Process CDSE is hosting a live webinar with subject matter experts from Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) on August 29, 2023 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET. This webinar will discuss due process, an administrative process … Continue reading Upcoming CDSE Webinar_DOHA_CANCELLED

Issued this week, Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) Notice 2023-01 provides guidance to organizations and individuals outside of government control who come across potentially classified records in their holdings or possession. The Notice provides guidance on identifying, protecting, and transmitting classified records, as well as the assistance that ISOO can provide. The Notice’s guidance stems … Continue reading ISOO Issues Notice Regarding Classified Records Found Outside Government Control

On May 9, 2023, U.S. Government agency declassification officials and members of the public interested in Government information access processes met to discuss mandatory declassification review (MDR) requests and appeals. Mark A. Bradley, Director of the Information Security Oversight Office gave the opening remarks in which he discussed the role of the Interagency Security Classification … Continue reading MDR Forum Recording Now Available on NARA’s YouTube Channel

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is deploying the National Background Investigations Services (NBIS) to replace a variety of legacy systems as the information technology enterprise for end-to-end personnel vetting by the federal government. The NBIS will increase integration across the federal vetting enterprise to provide robust data protection and enhanced customer experience. For … Continue reading DCSA Memorandum Details Transition to NBIS eAPP Set for Completion by October 1, 2023

The 2023 Virtual Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Security Conference for Industry will be held April 26-27, 2023. DCSA speakers and leaders will focus on topics such as NISP 101, Facility Clearance Process, How to Run an Effective Self-Inspection Process, Cyber Hygiene, Personnel Security, panel discussions at the end of each day, and more. … Continue reading 2023 Virtual DCSA Security Conference for Industry

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the Information Security Oversight Office will host a Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) Forum for the public and Federal agency declassification staff at the National Archives Building. The MDR Forum will include an update on the activity of the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel and a discussion panel including representatives from … Continue reading MDR Forum Set for May 09, 2023 – Get Your Tickets Now!

On December 1, 2022, the administration of President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris released new Indigenous Knowledge Guidance for Federal Agencies, and an implementation memorandum, to recognize and include the indigenous knowledge of tribal nations in research, policy, and decision making across the executive branch. Jointly issued by the White House Council on … Continue reading Indigenous Knowledge Guidance for Federal Agencies