The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) has posted minutes from their teleconference, which was open to the public on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at https://www.archives.gov/files/isoo/oversight-groups/nisppac/nisppac-minutes-july-15-2020.pdf.
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ISOO Issues Guidance on ADI
On October 5, 2020, ISOO issued CUI Notice 2020-07, which provides guidance on the process for using Alternative Designation Indicators (ADI) in documents containing CUI. For reference to this notice, click on the CUI Program Blog.
ISOO Issues Best Practices for Alerting Users to CUI under Approved Limited Marking Waivers
On October 5, 2020, ISOO issued CUI Notice 2020-06, which provides best practices on how to alert users of the presence of CUI when an agency Senior Agency Official approves a Limited Marking Waiver. For reference to the notice, click on the CUI Program Blog.
Senator Ron Wyden to Speak on the 2020 Declassification Reform Act Today at Noon
The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) will host a virtual public meeting today (Wednesday, October 7, 2020) from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Senator Ron Wyden will discuss the bipartisan bill, the Declassification Reform Act of 2020, and the need to modernize the U.S. classification and declassification system. The meeting is open to the public. Register … Continue reading Senator Ron Wyden to Speak on the 2020 Declassification Reform Act Today at Noon
Brief Questionnaire Regarding the Status of Agency
The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) sent agency declassification program managers a questionnaire on the status of their automatic declassification programs. ISOO is interested in learning how the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent National Emergency declaration has affected agency declassification programs. Over the past six weeks as agencies began to add more staff at work sites, … Continue reading Brief Questionnaire Regarding the Status of Agency
Registration Now Open for NISPPAC 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 members, … Continue reading Registration Now Open for NISPPAC Public Teleconference on November 18, 2020
To all Department of Defense Facility Lodging Managers and Security Offices Utilizing ILCO Magstripe and ILCO RFID systems:
The systems listed below require a software update before November 24, 2021, to prevent time/date errors after that date:System 700/700-II710/710-II/740ILCO 76x/77xILCO 79xConfidant (ILCO)Q90The manufacturer, Dormakaba, informed the Department of Defense that the ILCO locks used will have a “time management” problem at 8pm EST on November 24, 2021 if a software update is not conducted … Continue reading To all Department of Defense Facility Lodging Managers and Security Offices Utilizing ILCO Magstripe and ILCO RFID systems:
CUI Program to Hold Q4 Stakeholders Meeting Tomorrow, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (ET)
Topics for the quarterly conference of CUI program stakeholders tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, 2020, will include: CUI and Metadata (update) CUI Federal Acquisition Regulation case (update) Recent CUI Notices An overview of some frequently asked questions Live Question and Answer period For information about how to dial in to the conference, click CUI Program Blog.
FY 2020 ISOO Reporting Requirements Update
In FY 2018, ISOO embarked on a multiyear effort to reform how it collects data from Federal agencies. The intent was to develop a more effective and efficient way to measure and assess the health of agency CNSI programs. ISOO worked extensively with stakeholders and subject matter experts, including those from federal agencies and civil … Continue reading FY 2020 ISOO Reporting Requirements Update
Sending Classified Information through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
At this time, due to the USPS waiving the signature requirement for Express Mail, registered mail is the only authorized way to send collateral secret and below information through the U.S. postal service. Do not send any classified material without first ensuring the package will be delivered with the required signature. If using a commercial … Continue reading Sending Classified Information through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)