ISOO Overview

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 National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) will hold a NISPPAC meeting open to the public at 2:00pm EDT, Monday, June 5, 2023.  Expect to block three hours off in your calendar for this meeting.  It will be both virtual and in person in New Orleans, Louisiana. NISPPAC meetings serve as a forum … Continue reading Reminder for Registration for the NISPPAC Public Meeting on June 5, 2023

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

The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) will hold a NISPPAC meeting open to the public at 2:00pm EDT, Monday, June 5, 2023.  Expect to block three hours off in your calendar for this meeting.  It will be both virtual and in person in New Orleans, Louisiana. National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory … Continue reading Registration Now Open for the NISPPAC Public Meeting on June 5, 2023

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!

The SLTPS-PAC is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on a committee that will advise the SLTPS-PAC on program related policy issues in dispute, facilitate resolution, and to otherwise recommend changes to policies and procedures that are designed to remove undue impediments in sharing of classified information under the Program. The SLTPS-PAC was established under … Continue reading State, Local, Tribal and Private Sector Policy Advisory Committee (SLTPS-PAC) Seeking Members

The NISPPAC has posted their minutes from the teleconference open to the public on November 2, 2022 to https://www.archives.gov/isoo/oversight-groups/nisppac/committee.html.

The SLTPS-PAC has posted their minutes from the teleconference open to the public on January 4, 2023 to https://www.archives.gov/isoo/oversight-groups/sltps-pac/committee.html.

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