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Purpose of DoD IS Program Proper classification, protection, and downgrading of official information that requires protection Executive Order : First program to protect classified Executive Order : Established National Declassification Center; Focuses on greater openness Information Security Oversight Office Oversees and manages IS Program National Security Council (Infosec) Provides overall policy for IS Program DoDI 5200.01 Establishes basic DoD IS Policy DoD 5200.01, Vol 1-4 Guidance on classification management; requirements for marking, handling, and protection of classified In order to classify information it: -Must be owned, produced by, produced for, or under strict control of the USG -Determined that unauthorized disclosure could cause damage to National Security Marking and designating classified information is the responsibility of? Original and Derivative Classifiers Top Secret if divulged Exceptionally Grave Damage Secret if divulged Serious Damage Confidential if divulged Damage Six Steps of Classification 1. If the info official gov't info? 2. Is the info eligible to be class? 3. Is there a potential for damage to nat'l security if unauthorized release occurs? 4. Assign a level of classification 5. Assign a duration of classification 6. Communicate the decision (SCG and marking source doc) Security Classification Guide - Provide derivative classification instructions - Describe elements of info that must be protected - Provide the level and duration of class Derivative Classification Not an authority, but an assumed responsibility Two ways of declassification? Downgrading and declassification Scheduled Declassification Occurs when the instructions by OCA are followed (usually a date or event) Automatic Declassification -Applies to classified that has been determined to have permanent historical value under Title 44 USC -31 Dec of the year 25 dates from OCA Mandatory Declassification Review Requests come in from public Classified Custodial Responsibilities -Protecting information at all times. -Securing info in locked container when not in use. -Verifying a person's need to know/access level -Following safeguarding procedures Approved Storage for Classified 1. GSA-Approved Containers 2. Secure Rooms 3. Vaults SF-705 Confidential Cover Sheet SF-704 Secret Cover Sheet