Information for Security Mangers
- Information on Executive Order 12958, as Amended, and its Implementing Directive
- ISOO Liaison Program Contact Information
- Best Practices
- Marking Guidance
- Information on Declassification and Automatic Declassification
- Information on Security Forms and the Standard Form 312, "Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement"
- Links to Other Resources
Information on Executive Order 12958, as Amended, and its Implementing Directive
- Executive Order 12958, as amended (PDF Format
) prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information, including information relating to defense against transnational terrorism. Shortly after Executive Order 12958, as amended, was revised on March 28, 2003, the Director of ISOO released a short article on Revisions to Executive Order 12958 on Classified National Security Information that details the major changes that were a result of the amendment.
- Pursuant to Section 5.1(a) and (b) of Executive Order 12958, as amended, the Classified National Security Information Directive No. 1 (PDF Format) sets forth guidance to agencies on original and derivative classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security information.
ISOO Liaison Program Contact Information
ISOO analysts maintain continuous liaison with their agency counterparts on all matters relating to the Government-wide security classification program nd the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Information about staff specialization is provided so that inquiries may be directed to the staff member who has expertise in or responsibility for particular areas. All members of the staff can provide general information about the program.
Contact information for ISOO listed by:
- Name of ISOO Employee
- Agency Name with contact information for the ISOO Program Analyst that has liaison responsibility for each agency
Best Practices
ISOO collects and distributes Best Practices that are found through the agency liaison program and during on-site inspections and special classified document reviews. ISOO believes this collection represents some of the programs, procedures, and practices that agencies are incorporating into their information security programs that deserve attention agency-wide.Marking Guidance
- 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 (Posted May 27, 2005).
- 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 (Posted October 10, 2003).
*Contractors, licensees, and grantees should consult with their Cognizant Security Agency, or contracting agency, before using these updated products.
Information on Declassification and Automatic Declassification
Part 3 of Executive Order 12958, as amended (PDF Format) and Sub part C of Classified National Security Information Directive No. 1 (PDF Format) prescribe and offer guidance to agencies for a uniform system for declassifying national security information.
Speeches and Articles
- On January 9, 2004 - J. William Leonard, Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), spoke to the American Historical Association Panel on the keys for seeking declassification of Government documents protected by Executive Order 12958, as amended. A copy of his presentation handout may be found here (PDF Format).
- Shortly after Executive Order 12958, as amended, was revised on March 28, 2003, the Director of ISOO released a short article on Revisions to Executive Order 12958 on Classified National Security Information that details the major changes that were a result of the amendment.
- 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 (Posted October 10, 2003).
*Contractors, licensees, and grantees should consult with their Cognizant Security Agency, or contracting agency, before using these updated products.
Information on Security Forms and the Standard Form 312, "Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement"
The SF312 Briefing Booklet (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.
Links to Other Resources
A listing of some useful links to other agencies and resources.
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