Education and Training Materials
Security education plays a critical role in the effectiveness of an agency's information security program. The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) continues to explore ways to coordinate the dissemination of as many security education aids as possible and to develop them within the context of budgetary considerations. Below is our current inventory of security training aids.
Security Awareness Basics Video*
ISOO's "Classified National Security Information Basics" video covers basic elements of the information security program.
What It Features:
The contents include segments on original classification authority, derivative classification, markings, and safeguarding.
How to Access: The video is available in a downloadable format. Please note that there are no restrictions on duplicating this product.
Questions? Do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 202-357-5250 or by e-mail at isoo@nara.gov if you have any questions regarding this product.
ISOO 2005 Symposium Video*
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Executive Order that governs the classifying and declassifying of information, ISOO held a public symposium on October 18, 2005, in the William G. McGowan Theater at the National Archives in Washington, DC.
What It Features:
The symposium's keynote address was provided by former Congressman Lee H. Hamilton, who served as the Co-Chair of the National Commission on Terrorists Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission). After the keynote address, two panels explored the challenges of achieving the right balance of a responsible classification system and a committed declassification program, cornerstones of an open and efficient government that serves both to protect and to inform its citizens. This video is an excellent security education tool.
How to Access:
To acquire a video of the symposium, please contact us by phone at 202-357-5250 or by e-mail at isoo@nara.gov. Please note that there are no restrictions on duplicating this product.
Marking
Booklet**
This 32 page product has been updated to reflect changes in
the marking procedures that resulted from the issuance of Executive
Order 12958, as amended on March 28, 2003, and Classified
National Security Information Directive No. 1 on September 22, 2003.
The SF312 Briefing Booklet
HTML Format | PDF Format
Provides information about the "Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement," also known as the "SF 312." It includes a brief discussion of the background and purpose of the SF 312; the text of pertinent legislative and executive authorities; a series of questions and answers on its implementation; and a copy of the SF 312.
Guidance on Changes
to Classified Document Markings.**
This is a 4 page summarization of the
changes that resulted from the issuance of Executive
Order 12958, as amended on March 28, 2003, and Classified
National Security Information Directive No. 1 on September 22, 2003.
Guidance on the Derivative
Use of the X1-X8 Markings.**
This is a 2 page document created to remove
ambiguity associated with the elimination of the X1-X8 markings in Executive
Order 12958, as amended on March 28, 2003, and Classified
National Security Information Directive No. 1 on September 22, 2003
(Posted February 21, 2007)
Executive Order 12829, "The National Industrial Security Program" (the "NISP"), was established to achieve cost savings and protect classified information held by contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government. The Order was signed by President Bush in January of 1993. ISOO has produced the following education products on the NISP that are used primarily by Government and industry:
NISP Material
NISP Pamphlet
This convenient pamphlet provides basic information about NISP, NISSPAC and ISOO.
Print copies of all products are available from the Information Security Oversight Office.
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@ janet.brooks@nara.gov.
**Please Note: Contractors, licensees, and grantees should
consult with their Cognizant Security Agency, or contracting agency, before
using these updated products.
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