The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO)
The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) is responsible to the President for policy and oversight of the Government-wide security classification system and the National Industrial Security Program. ISOO receives authority from:
- Executive Order 12958, as amended "Classified National Security Information" [PDF]
- Executive Order 12829, as amended "National Industrial Security Program" [PDF]
ISOO is a component of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and receives policy and program guidance from the National Security Council (NSC).
ISOO has three components:
The Classification Management Staff:
Develops security classification policies for classifying, declassifying and safeguarding national security information generated in Government and industry.
The Operations Staff:
Evaluates the effectiveness of the security classification programs established by Government and industry to protect information vital to our national security interests.
The Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Office:
Develops standardized CUI policies and procedures that appropriately protect sensitive information through effective data access and control measures.
To contact ISOO please email isoo@nara.gov or ISOO Staff.
