Industrial Security Requirements Flashcards
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What is 'original classification authority' (OCA)?
Answer: The authority vested in certain officials to determine that specific information requires protection in the national security interest
Original Classification Authority (OCA) is the official authority vested in certain government officials to make initial determinations that information warrants classification protection.
What is the purpose of industrial security counterintelligence briefings?
Answer: To make cleared employees aware of foreign intelligence collection threats and how to respond
Counterintelligence briefings make cleared personnel aware of the threats posed by foreign intelligence services and other adversaries, and how to recognize and report suspicious contacts or activities.
What is a 'self-inspection' in the context of industrial security?
Answer: A contractor-conducted internal review of its security program to assess compliance with NISPOM requirements
A self-inspection is an internal review conducted by the contractor to assess the effectiveness and compliance of its security program, identifying and correcting deficiencies before a government inspection.
What are 'courier cards' used for in industrial security?
Answer: Official documentation carried by authorized personnel to certify they are cleared to hand-carry classified materials
Courier cards are official documentation issued to cleared personnel who are authorized to hand-carry classified materials, certifying their clearance level and authorization to transport specific classified information.
What is the purpose of 'security containers' (safes) in industrial security?
Answer: To provide approved storage for classified materials, preventing unauthorized access
GSA-approved security containers provide the required level of protection for classified materials, preventing unauthorized access while materials are not in use.
What does 'sanitization' of classified materials mean?
Answer: Removing all classified information or references from a document so it can be handled as unclassified
Sanitization involves the removal or modification of all classified information from a document or system, rendering it suitable for release or use at a lower classification level or as unclassified.