What is the responsibility of the Info Security Oversight Office, or ISSO?
ANSWER
To oversee and manage the information security program, under the guidance of the
National Security Council, or NSC.
What is the responsibility of the National Security Council, or NSC?
ANSWER
To provide the overall policy direction for the Information Security Program. It assists the
President in developing and issuing National Security Policies, and it guides and directs the
implementation and application of the Executive Order. The NSC exercises it's guidance
primarily through the ISSO.
What is the USD(I) and their responsibility?
ANSWER
The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence has the primary responsibility for providing
guidance, oversight, and approval authority of policies and procedures that govern the DoD
Information Security Program (by issuing theDoD Instruction 5200.01).
The 3 levels of classified information are designated by what executive oder?
ANSWER
EO 13526
What are the 5 requirements for Derivative Classification?
ANSWER
,1) observe and respect the OCAs original class determination. (2) apply the required
markings. (3) only use authorized sources (4) use caution when paraphrasing (5) always take
the appropriate steps to resolve any doubts you have
What are the 4 types of Declassification Systems?
ANSWER
Scheduled, Automatic, Mandatory, Systematic
What is Scheduled Declassification?
ANSWER
Instructions consist of either a date or event for declassification.
What is Automatic Declassification?
ANSWER
Classified records that have been determined to have permanent historical value, will be
automatically declassified on December 31st of the year that is 25 years from the date of its
original classification.
(There are 9 categories of information that may be classified beyond 25 years. You can easily
identify this information by the use of a 25X instruction for declassification. The exemptions
are annotated as 25X with the category number following the X, for example, 25X1 or 25X9.)
What is Mandatory Declassification Review, or MDR?
ANSWER
It is another method of declassifying information, based on requesting a review of the
information to see if classification is still necessary.
What is Systematic Declassification?
ANSWER
A program to review classified records after a certain age.
,What are the options an OCA has when determining declassification ?
ANSWER
Specific Date, Specific Event, or by the 50X1-HUM Exemption
What type of information does not provide declassification instructions?
ANSWER
Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data
What are the purposes of the SF 701 and SF 702?
ANSWER
The SF 701, or the Activity Security Checklist, is used to record your End of Day checks. The
SF 702, or the Security Container Check sheet, is used to record the opening and closing of
your security container.
What does the term information system refer to?
ANSWER
Refers to a set of information resources organized for the collection, storage, processing,
maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, disposition, display, or transmission of
information.
What is COMSEC?
ANSWER
Communication Security, or COMSEC, is defined as the protection resulting from all
measures designed to deny unauthorized persons, information of value that might be
derived from the possession and study of telecommunications, and to ensure the
authenticity of such communications. COMSEC includes crypto security, emission security,
transmission security, and physical security of COMSEC material and information.
How is classified information prepared for transportation?
ANSWER
, Classified material needs to be prepared for shipment, packaged, and sealed in ways that
minimize risk of accidental exposure and facilitates detection of tampering.
Requirements to hand carry classified information
ANSWER
- Should only be done as a last resort
- Written authorization is required
- Courier must be briefed
What must be included in a Courier Briefing?
ANSWER
1. Courier's liability for the materials
2. Material cannot be left unattended
3. Should not be opened en route (unless customs)
4. No public discussion
5. Follow an authorized travel route and schedule
6. In case of ER, protect classified material
7. All travel documents must be valid and current
When can Secret information can be sent via USPS?
ANSWER
Only when it is the most effective means considering security, time, cost, and accountability.
List 3 approved methods for destroying classified material.
ANSWER
Burning, shredding, pulverizing, disintegrating, pulping, melting, chemical decomposition,
and mutilation to preclude recognition.
ANSWER
To oversee and manage the information security program, under the guidance of the
National Security Council, or NSC.
What is the responsibility of the National Security Council, or NSC?
ANSWER
To provide the overall policy direction for the Information Security Program. It assists the
President in developing and issuing National Security Policies, and it guides and directs the
implementation and application of the Executive Order. The NSC exercises it's guidance
primarily through the ISSO.
What is the USD(I) and their responsibility?
ANSWER
The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence has the primary responsibility for providing
guidance, oversight, and approval authority of policies and procedures that govern the DoD
Information Security Program (by issuing theDoD Instruction 5200.01).
The 3 levels of classified information are designated by what executive oder?
ANSWER
EO 13526
What are the 5 requirements for Derivative Classification?
ANSWER
,1) observe and respect the OCAs original class determination. (2) apply the required
markings. (3) only use authorized sources (4) use caution when paraphrasing (5) always take
the appropriate steps to resolve any doubts you have
What are the 4 types of Declassification Systems?
ANSWER
Scheduled, Automatic, Mandatory, Systematic
What is Scheduled Declassification?
ANSWER
Instructions consist of either a date or event for declassification.
What is Automatic Declassification?
ANSWER
Classified records that have been determined to have permanent historical value, will be
automatically declassified on December 31st of the year that is 25 years from the date of its
original classification.
(There are 9 categories of information that may be classified beyond 25 years. You can easily
identify this information by the use of a 25X instruction for declassification. The exemptions
are annotated as 25X with the category number following the X, for example, 25X1 or 25X9.)
What is Mandatory Declassification Review, or MDR?
ANSWER
It is another method of declassifying information, based on requesting a review of the
information to see if classification is still necessary.
What is Systematic Declassification?
ANSWER
A program to review classified records after a certain age.
,What are the options an OCA has when determining declassification ?
ANSWER
Specific Date, Specific Event, or by the 50X1-HUM Exemption
What type of information does not provide declassification instructions?
ANSWER
Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data
What are the purposes of the SF 701 and SF 702?
ANSWER
The SF 701, or the Activity Security Checklist, is used to record your End of Day checks. The
SF 702, or the Security Container Check sheet, is used to record the opening and closing of
your security container.
What does the term information system refer to?
ANSWER
Refers to a set of information resources organized for the collection, storage, processing,
maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, disposition, display, or transmission of
information.
What is COMSEC?
ANSWER
Communication Security, or COMSEC, is defined as the protection resulting from all
measures designed to deny unauthorized persons, information of value that might be
derived from the possession and study of telecommunications, and to ensure the
authenticity of such communications. COMSEC includes crypto security, emission security,
transmission security, and physical security of COMSEC material and information.
How is classified information prepared for transportation?
ANSWER
, Classified material needs to be prepared for shipment, packaged, and sealed in ways that
minimize risk of accidental exposure and facilitates detection of tampering.
Requirements to hand carry classified information
ANSWER
- Should only be done as a last resort
- Written authorization is required
- Courier must be briefed
What must be included in a Courier Briefing?
ANSWER
1. Courier's liability for the materials
2. Material cannot be left unattended
3. Should not be opened en route (unless customs)
4. No public discussion
5. Follow an authorized travel route and schedule
6. In case of ER, protect classified material
7. All travel documents must be valid and current
When can Secret information can be sent via USPS?
ANSWER
Only when it is the most effective means considering security, time, cost, and accountability.
List 3 approved methods for destroying classified material.
ANSWER
Burning, shredding, pulverizing, disintegrating, pulping, melting, chemical decomposition,
and mutilation to preclude recognition.
