1. Office of Security Security Education Refresher Briefing

2. Objectives Annual requirement
Satisfactory knowledge of processing, handling and safeguarding of Classified National Security Information
Also to prevent security violations as well.

3. Authorities
E.O , Classified National Security Information, as amended
32 CFR Part 2001, Implementing Directive
DOO 20-6, Director of Security; Security Manual, Section III

4. Classified National Security Information is
Official information that relates to the national defense or foreign relations of the United States, which has been deemed to require protection from unauthorized disclosure

5. Levels of Classified Information
Top Secret unauthorized disclosure is expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the National Security
Secret unauthorized disclosure is expected to cause serious damage to the National Security
Confidential unauthorized disclosure is expected to cause recognizable damage to our National Security
Note: lead in to the following slide
There are eights “classify reasons” under the “Classify Reason Category” in the executive order
Example Military Plans, weapons system
Scientific, technological or economic matters relating to the national security

6. National Security Classify Reason Categories E.O. 12958 section 1.4
Classified information must fall under one of the following categories:
1.4 (a) Military plans, weapons systems, or operations;
1.4 (b) Foreign government information;
1.4 (c) Intelligence activities, sources or methods or cryptology;
1.4 (d) Foreign relations or foreign activities of the United States including confidential sources;

7. National Security Classify Reason Categories E. O. 12958 section 1
National Security Classify Reason Categories E.O section 1.4 cont’d
1.4. (e) Scientific, technological or economic matters relating to the national security;
1.4 (f) United States Government programs for safeguarding nuclear materials or facilities; or
1.4 (g) Vulnerabilities or capabilities of systems, installations, projects or plan relating to the national security.
1.4 (h) weapons of mass destruction

8. Reasons NOT to classify Information
Information may not be classified to:
Conceal violation of law, inefficiency, or administrative error.
Prevent embarrassment to a person, organization, or agency.
Restrain competition.
Prevent or delay the release of information that does not require protection in the interests of national security.

9. Sensitive Information
Information marked “Sensitive” “For Official Use Only,” “Sensitive But Unclassified,” “Company Proprietary,” etc., is not classified
Protection from unauthorized disclosure is required
If information is not classified in the Department of Commerce, then it normally is “Sensitive” information
Protection of Trade Secrets (18 U.S.C. Chapter 90)
The Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C.
Title 13 Census information (Fined up to $5000 or up to 5 years in prison or both)
USTR/ISAC committee member
Remember sensitive information should not be marked with classified stamps

10. x x CONFIDENTIAL Memorandum For: For training purposes only
Subject: Classified Stamps vs. Sensitive Stamps
Classified stamps should only be used on Classified National Security Information.
Sensitive information should be marked with appropriate sensitive stamps. (SBU) (FOUO)
This document does not contain any Classified National Security Information x x

11. How is information classified?
Original Classification
Derivative Classification

12. Original Classification
An initial determination that information needs protection in the interests of national security
Must have written authority to originally classify information

13. Original Classification Authority (OCA)
Secretary of Commerce delegated authority from President, delegates within DOC
Secret is highest level of OCA in DOC

14. Derivative Classification
Incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form, information that is already classified
Written authority is not needed

15. Source document received
Your Document
SECRET
Memo: Derivative Document/Training Only
Derivatively Classifying From a Source Document
(U) This paragraph is unclassified
(S) This paragraph contains secret information paraphrased from the source document received
Source document received
SECRET
Memo: Training Only
1.(C)This paragraph is confidential
2. (S)This paragraph is Secret

16. Declassification
Only an Original Classification Authority can authorize declassification
Documents are generally marked for declassification within 10 years and can be up to 25 years
E.O further amended E.O
No longer will you see the X marking on future classified documents.
Classified documents must now contain a “date/year” for declassification.
Sometimes and quite often documents/memo may not have a date.

17. Summary Please do not perform OCA unless you have written authority
Remember you do not need written authority to perform derivative classification
Please do not use classified stamps on sensitive information

18. Questions?
Making Original and Derivative Classification decisions can be complicated. For additional training and/or questions, please contact the Office of Security’s Information Security Team at

19. Protecting Classified Information
"We have an obligation to protect military, operational security, intelligence sources, and methods, and sensitive law enforcement investigations."
President George W. Bush, Memo to AG, FBI, CIA, State, Treasury, and Defense, October 5, 2001
The CNN and Washington Post reported President Bush’s outraged that sensitive intelligence information that was shared with Congress was being reported to the news media.
In an October 5, 2001 memo to the AG, FBI, CIA, State, Treasury and Department of Defense President Bush now restricts classified briefings to the four major leaders in congress and the chairman and ranking members of the House and Senate intelligence committee members.

20. Proper Security Practices
Accountability
Protecting Classified at work
Transmission
Destruction
Reporting Requirements

21. Accountability of Classified Information
Required for all Classified National Security Information
Classified Document Control Record, form CD-481, for Top Secret and Secret
Record Top Secret and Secret documents in manual or electronic record system with classified control point or classified control officer

22. Classified Information
Use cover sheets!

23. Classified Information Properly Marked
Paragraphs marked
Document marked at highest level contained
Cover, front and back, top and bottom
Classified by line
Declassification instructions

24. (U)This memo is for training purposes only
SECRET
(U)This memo is for training purposes only
(U) This paragraph contains unclassified information
(S) This paragraph contains secret economic information relating to U.S. National Security
(U) This paragraph contains unclassified information
Classified By: T. Hauser,Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade
Reason: 1.4 (e)
Declassify: December 2003

25. Marking Classified Information Computer Media
Affix labels with highest classification contained within
Include as much other information as possible, i.e. authority and declassification instructions
SECRET
Classified by:
DAS for Security

26. Protecting Classified at Work
Classified information must be stored in a GSA-approved security container (safe) when not in use
DO NOT STORE CLASSIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING:
Filing Cabinets
Over head Cabinets
Window Sills

27. Safe Combinations
Security container combinations are classified at the level of information in the safe
Memorize combinations; never write them down
Don’t share with anyone who does not need to know
Change combinations when:
Security container is found open or unattended
Someone who has the the combination leaves
Combination has been compromised
When the security container is taken out of service

28. Safe Combinations cont’d
Change combinations when:
Security container is found open
Someone who has the combination leaves
Combination has been compromised
When the security container is taken out of service

29. Protecting Classified Information
You must limit access to authorized persons by verifying:
Identification
Need to know
Clearance
Ability to protect

30. Protecting Classified
NO unauthorized use of computers!
Systems must be certified and accredited PRIOR to classified use
See your Information Technology Security Officer

31. Transmitting Classified
Always use a STU-III* or STE** telephone for classified calls
Use compatible facsimile machines cleared for classified use for quick and secure document transmission
*Secure Telephone Unit, Third Generation
**Secure Telephone Equipment

32. Transmission: Double Wrapping
Inner wrapping
information
includes full address
return address
classification markings top/bottom and front and back
return receipt
Must be done to prepare for hand carry, or US Postal
Affords 2 layers of protection
Protects against damage
Use opaque envelopes
Don’t forget a receipt

33. Transmission: Double Wrapping cont’d
Outer Wrapping
full address of receiver
full return address
NO CLASSIFICATION MARKINGS!

34. Transmitting Classified
Secret and Confidential only
Hand-carry
Approved courier
US Postal Service
To transmit Top Secret in any manner, call your security officer

35. Reproduction of Classified
Paper (photocopier)
Electronically
Use approved equipment only!
Remember accountability, account for your copies!

36. Reproduction of Classified
Approved photocopiers:
Are in controlled environments
Are sanitized after classified copying
Serviced by cleared personnel or monitored service personnel
Contact your security officer if your copier jams while working with classified

37. Destruction at HCHB Shredding (approved cross-cut shredder)
Classified waste “burn bags”
Must be protected until turned-in!
Turn-in: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Room B-509, 1-3 p.m.
Don’t forget to record destruction!
For additional “burn bag” information contact the Security Service Center at

38. Most leaks result from:
Negligence
Carelessness
Casual Conversations
Open Sources

39. Reporting Requirements
All cleared employees must report contact with a foreign national who:
Requests classified information
Wants more information than they need to know
Acts suspiciously
Report incidents to your security officer immediately
1993 Steven J. Lalas, a former State Department communications officer stationed with the embassy in Athens. He was arrested in Northern VA on May 3, The charge was passing sensitive military information to Greek officials.
He claimed that he had been recruited by the Greek Military official in 1991, he feared for his families life if he did not cooperate.
In short Mr. Lalas pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit espionage was sentenced to 14 years in prison without the possibility of parole.
His reported profit $20,000 from

40. Reporting Requirements
All employees with Sensitive Compartmented Access must:
Report Planned Travel
Obtain travel briefing
After-travel report
The Office of Security’s Personnel Security Team at

41. End of Day Security Checks
Check all areas to include safes, windows, desktops for classified
Complete the SF 701, Activity Security Checklist
Complete SF 702, Security Container Checklist
Turn on alarm if appropriate

42. Unauthorized Disclosure of Security Information
SF 312 Non-Disclosure Agreement
Security Infractions/Violations
Penalties for Compromise

43. SF 312 Non-Disclosure Agreement
Binding contract
Lifetime obligation
You get access
Government gets your word to protect classified

44. Unauthorized Disclosure of Security Information
Security Infraction: occurs when classified information is not safeguarded but does not result in a compromise of material
Security Violation: occurs when classified information is not safeguarded and could result in a probable compromise of material
Compromise: An actual compromise of classified information, whether intentional or unintentional
Security Infraction: 1st Offense Oral admonishment/Refresher briefing
2nd Offense Written notice, copy to immediate supervisor and Agency head/refresher briefing
3rd Treated as a security violation. Assessment conducted by security to determine if individual is a potential security risk
Security Violation: 1st Offense Ranges from written notice (copy to supervisor/termination of security clearance
2nd Offense Ranges from 5 days suspension without pay to removal of employment
3rd Offense Rages from 30 day suspension without pay to removal of employment

45. Penalties for Compromising Classified Information (E.O. 12958)
Reprimand
Suspension without pay
Denial of access
Removal
Others in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

46. Title 50, USC, Sec. 783 War & National Defense
Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information. It is unlawful to give classified information to an agent or representative of any foreign government that would result in harm to the National Security.

47. Title 18, USC, Sec. 794 Crimes & Criminal Procedures
Sec Gathering or delivering defense information to aid of foreign government
Delivery of defense information with intent or reason to believe that it is to be used to the injury of the United States or to the advantage of a foreign nation, shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for any term of years or for life...,
Brain P. Regaan former Air Force intelligence analyst. Working at the NRO
(National Reconnaissance Office) as a contractor for TRW was arrested in August Charged with spying.
He was trying to sell classified documents to Libya, Iraq and China and was caught.
A “Notice of Intent to Seek a Sentence of Death” was filed in April 2002 against Brian Regan.
A death sentence was being considered for Robert P. Hanssen, however he received life imprisonment.
Brian P. Regan plead he will receive life imprisonment.
NO PAROLE!!

48. Title 18, USC, Sec. 798
(1) Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall forfeit to the United States irrespective of any provision of State law -
(A) any property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds the person obtained, directly or indirectly, as the result of such violation; and (B) any of the person's property used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit, or to facilitate the commission of, such violation.
Robert P. Hanssen has not profited from the film and book projects that have been done on him.
However his wife is receiving his pension of $39,000 a year.

49. When You Depart Commerce
You must:
Turn all classified material over to your classified control point
Contact your Security Officer for a debriefing
Turn in your ID, keys, and access cards

50. Your Security Officer Be PROACTIVE Request help Report
Security violations
Suspected loss or compromise
Incidents or problems

51. Who is responsible for security?

52. YOU!
YOU!
YOU!