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ISOO for Industry
According to the Defense Security Service nearly 90% of all U.S.
classified information originates within the industrial
environment, the impact of industry on the national
security can scarcely be overemphasized. The National
Industrial Security Program (NISP) is a partnership
between the federal government and private industry to
safeguard classified information.
Newest Additions to ISOO's Web Page
A chronological listing of all changes and additions to the ISOO web page can be found in the Bulletin Section.
The National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
Under Executive Order 12829, as amended, "National Industrial Security Program," (
PDF Format) ISOO is responsible for implementing and monitoring the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). To accomplish this ISOO:
- is currently developing, an implementing directive for the implementation of the order;
- oversees agency, contractor, licensee, and grantee actions to ensure compliance with this order;
- reviews all agency implementing regulations, internal rules, or guidelines;
- conducts conduct on-site reviews of the implementation of the NISP and issues reports on its status;
- reports any violations of this order to the head of the agency or to the senior agency official designated under section 203(a) of the order so that corrective action, if appropriate, may be taken;
- considers and take actions on complaints and suggestions with respect to the administration of the NISP;
- considers, in consultation with the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC), affected agencies, contractors, licensees, and grantees, and recommends changes to this order; and
- reports to the President through the National Security Council on the implementation of the NISP through its Annual Report to the President.
More information on the NISP and resources related to the NISP may be found here...
The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC)
The NISPPAC represents a true partnership between Government and industry. Established by Executive Order 12829, as amended, "National Industrial Security Program," (
PDF Format) the NISPPAC advises the Director of ISOO, who serves as the Chairman of the Committee, on all matters and policies related to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The NISPPAC also acts as a forum to discuss policy issues in dispute.
The NISPPAC meets at least twice a year, the meetings are open to the public, and past minutes are available here... Please check ISOO's Schedule of Events to see information on the next scheduled meetings.
More information on the NISPPAC, a list of its current members, and contact information for members of the NISPPAC team at ISOO is available here...
Education and Training Materials
ISOO has produced various materials for industry's use, including the following:
*Contractors, licensees, and grantees should consult with their Cognizant Security Agency, or contracting agency, before using this updated product.
Other education and training products that ISOO has produced are available here...
Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP)
The Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) provides one of the necessary checks and balances to the President's classification program outlined in Executive Order 12958, as amended E.O. 12958, as amended (PDF Format).
The Order states that authorized holders of information are encouraged and expected to challenge the classification status of information they believe is improper. Contractors may use the ISCAP to bring appeals about the level of classification or status of classified information that have been denied at the agency level.
Additionally, the ISCAP helps provide the Federal government and its contractors with assistance in classification and declassification decisions through its function of deciding on exemptions from automatic declassification submitted by agency heads.
Lastly, the ISCAP provides a venue to present appeals concerning requests for declassification of classified information through the Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) process. All information classified under the provisions of the Order, with limited exception, can be subject to a request for MDR. For more information on ISCAP and its role in the classification system, please consult our web site.
More information on ISCAP and its role in the classification system, is available here...
Policy Documents Relating to ISOO's Mission
Under Executive Order 12958, as amended, "Classified National Security Information" (PDF Format) and Executive Order 12829, as amended, "National Industrial Security Program," (
PDF Format) ISOO oversees the security classification programs in both Government and industry and reports annually to the President on their status. ISOO monitors approximately 65 executive branch departments, independent agencies and offices, and their major components.
Annual Report to the President and ISOO Reports on the NISP
Each year ISOO gathers relevant statistical data regarding each agency's security classification program. ISOO analyzes these data and reports them, along with other relevant information, in its Annual Report to the President.
In addition to the Annual Report to the President, ISOO periodically issues additional reports relating to Executive Orders 12958, as amended, and 12829, as amended.
A collection of both the Annual Report to the Presidend and other ISOOO reports can be found here...
ISOO Speeches, and Articles
A library of ISOO's formal speeches and articles issued since July, 2002, can be found here...
FAQs and Best Practices Relating to Executive Orders 12958, as amended, and 12829, as amended
At various times ISOO will produce and disseminate Frequently Asked Questions on topics related to the implementation of Executive Orders 12958, as amended, and 12829, as amended. These FAQs may be found here...
Additionally, while fulfilling its oversight obligations under the two Executive Orders, ISOO collects Best Practices that it finds. These best practices are collected and disseminated to all agencies in the program for use in their programs.
Declaration of Principles for Reciprocity of Access Eligibility Determinations Within Industry
A Government and Industry consensus of the National Industrial Security Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) recently voted in favor of a "Declaration of Principles" with respect to reciprocity of security clearances within industry. This declaration represents a clear articulation of what reciprocity is (and is not) with enough specificity and substance that industry can hold Government agencies accountable for their actions in this area. While it should provide some relief to the current personal security clearance crises within industry, it is not a silver bullet. However, it should allow contractors who experience failure on the part of a Government program or contract office to honor reciprocally a clearance action by another Government agency to seek immediate redress.
On August 6, 2004, these declarations were formally promulgated and forwarded to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the Acting Director, Central Intelligence Agency and the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for immediate implementation, to include designation of an appropriate point of contact as well as dissemination to their cleared contractors. A copy has also been sent to the President's National Security Advisor for forwarding to the Records Access and Information Security Policy Coordinating Committee under the National Security Council for the development of any additional interagency implementing processes.
Cognizant Security Agency and industry points of contact should provide copies of reports of practices contrary to these principles and their resolution to the Information Security Oversight Office at nisp@nara.gov.
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