PDSD
is responsible for
establishing and
implementing USDA’s
information security
program in order
to safeguard national
security information,
including USDA’s
Original Classification
Authority (OCA)
in accordance with
Executive
Order 12958-Classified
National Security
Information.
Responsibilities
include:
Managing
the document security
classification
function for the
USDA and maintaining
secure facilities
for the receipt
and safeguard
of classified
material.
Promulgating
policies and regulations
for USDA concerning
the safeguarding
of national security
information.
Providing
technical support
on information
security matters
to USDA agencies
and staff offices.
Conducting
information security
training (security
indoctrination)
for new employees
and periodic update
training for existing
employees with
access to classified
information.
Supports,
coordinates, and
facilitates intelligence
requirements within
USDA and serves
as liaison to
the intelligence
community for
specific technical
matters.
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PDSD
is responsible for
establishing and
implementing USDA’s
information security
program in order
to safeguard national
security information,
including USDA’s
Original Classification
Authority (OCA)
in accordance with
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