ISOO to Host 19th Meeting of the SLTPS-PAC by Teleconference, Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) will host the 19th meeting of the State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Policy Advisory Committee (SLTPS-PAC) on January 27, 2021, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The SLTPS-PAC was established in accordance with Executive Order 13549 of August 18, 2010, “Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and … Continue reading ISOO to Host 19th Meeting of the SLTPS-PAC by Teleconference, Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule

32 CFR Part 117 has been cleared as a final rule.  It will include the effective date, which will be on or about 60 days after publication.  The public will have the opportunity to provide comments during the 60 days from the date of publication to the effective date.  The NISPOM rule will be available … Continue reading 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule

ISOO Participates on Panel at FOIA Advisory Committee Meeting

At the public meeting of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee yesterday (Thursday, December 10, 2020), ISOO’s Associate Director for Classification Management presented An Overview of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO). Associate Director John Powers discussed the roles and responsibilities of all ISOO components under five Executive Orders, including the role of … Continue reading ISOO Participates on Panel at FOIA Advisory Committee Meeting

CUI Program Offers Training on CUI Marking Fundamentals

The CUI Program will present a WebEx training session on “CUI Marking Fundamentals,” on December 16, 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 how … Continue reading CUI Program Offers Training on CUI Marking Fundamentals

ISOO to Brief the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee on December 10, 2020

John Powers, Associate Director for Classification Management, ISOO will join William P. Fischer, Director of the National Declassification Center in briefing the FOIA Advisory Committee on FOIA and classified records at their next meeting on Thursday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. E.T. This virtual meeting is open to the public and registration … Continue reading ISOO to Brief the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee on December 10, 2020

ISOO Director Addresses the Automatic Declassification Deadlines and Declassification Review Requirements

ISOO Director Mark Bradley issued a memorandum to Senior Agency Officials reminding them of the December 31, 2020 deadline for automatic declassification and agency declassification review requirements. In consultation with the National Security Council and legal counsel, ISOO determined that Executive Order 13526, “Classified National Security Information,” does not permit a waiver or delay in … Continue reading ISOO Director Addresses the Automatic Declassification Deadlines and Declassification Review Requirements

ISOO Invites NISPPAC Virtual Meeting Participants to Complete Survey Through November 29, 2020

Although in-person meetings are preferred, at this time the virtual format best continues the work of the NISPPAC while keeping everyone safe.  In order to better plan for future engagements, please complete the short online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NISPPAC111820. Your feedback will let us know what worked at the virtual event, and how we can improve the next NISPPAC meeting.  … Continue reading ISOO Invites NISPPAC Virtual Meeting Participants to Complete Survey Through November 29, 2020

Reminder for Registration for the NISPPAC’s Public Teleconference on November 18, 2020

The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) will hold a teleconference open to the public at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  You must register in advance through the Event Services link at https://ems8.intellor.com?do=register&t=1&p=831768 if you wish to attend.  Please do not share the individualized link, and instead, direct employees to register as well. NISPPAC … Continue reading Reminder for Registration for the NISPPAC’s Public Teleconference on November 18, 2020

ISOO Requires Agency Data Submissions Due on December 4, 2020

The deadline for federal agencies to submit their responses to the FY 2020 ISOO data collection effort is Friday, December 4, 2020.  Submissions should be sent to Mr. Adam Huddleston, Senior Program Analyst, at adam.huddleston@nara.gov In FY 2018, ISOO embarked on a multiyear effort to reform how it collects data from Federal agencies, intending to issue a … Continue reading ISOO Requires Agency Data Submissions Due on December 4, 2020