NDC Director Serves as ISOO Acting Director Following Retirement of ISOO Director Mark Bradley

The Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, has appointed William P. Fischer, to serve as Acting Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), until a permanent hire is made following the retirement of ISOO Director Mark Bradley on June 30, 2023. Mr. Bradley had served as ISOO Director since his appointment by the President in 2016.

Mr. Fischer will continue to serve as the Director of the National Declassification Center (NDC) at the National Archives and Records Administration, the position to which he was appointed in February 2019. Prior to his appointment as the NDC Director, Mr. Fischer served in a number of positions at the Department of State involving records management, declassification, and other information access programs, including the Deputy Director of the Office of Information Programs and Services. Prior to joining the Department of State in 2008, Mr. Fischer served in a variety of archival roles at NARA from 1998 to 2008.

ISOO is responsible to the President for policy and oversight of the government-wide security classification system under Executive Order 13526, the National Industrial Security Program under Executive Order 12829, as amended, and the Controlled Unclassified Information Program under Executive Order 13556. As the Acting Director of ISOO, Mr. Fischer serves as the Executive Secretary of the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel and the Public Interest Declassification Board, and as the Chairman of the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee, the State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Policy Advisory Committee, and the Controlled Unclassified Information Advisory Council.

ISOO Publishes FY 2022 Annual Report to the President

Today, ISOO published its FY 2022 Annual Report to the President. Each year, ISOO reports to the President on the implementation of the Classified National Security Information (CNSI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) programs, following requirements in Executive Orders 13526 and 13556. These Reports summarize ISOO’s oversight activities and make key recommendations that seek to improve the effectiveness of how our Government manages and protects this information.

CUI Marking Training

We will be offering a CUI Marking fundamentals webex on  

July 29, 2021 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (EDT).  

Participants will receive a completion certificate for attending the webex. In addition to providing an overview of the principles of marking in the unclassified environment, this class will provide an update on the CUI Program and its implementation among Executive Branch agencies.  

During this class we will discuss the CUI Notices 2020-01 (CUI Program Implementation Deadlines) and CUI Notice 2020-02 (Alternate Marking Methods)

Follow the prompts to connect audio by computer or telephone.

You can log in 5 minutes before webex

https://ems8.intellor.com/login/840200

If you are unable to join the web conference or require a non-US phone number, click below

Access code: 9176051#

https://www.teleconference.att.com/servlet/glbAccess?process=1&accessNumber=8882512949&accessCode=9176051

CUI Marking Class (Webex)

We will be offering a CUI Marking fundamentals webex on  

April 30, 2021 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (EST) 

Participants will receive a completion certificate for attending the webex. In addition to providing an overview of the principles of marking in the unclassified environment, this class will provide an update on the CUI Program and its implementation among Executive Branch agencies.  

During this class we will discuss the CUI Notices 2020-01 (CUI Program Implementation Deadlines) and CUI Notice 2020-02 (Alternate Marking Methods)

The conference begins at 11:00 AM Eastern Time on April 30, 2021; you may join the conference 10 minutes prior.

Step 1: Dial into the conference.

Dial-in: 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694

Access Code: 9768703#

Step 2: Join the conference on your computer.

Entry Link: https://ems8.intellor.com/login/838612

When you access the entry link above, you will be provided a choice – to install the WebEx plug-in for your preferred browser or to join the web conference using a temporary path. Either option is acceptable.

Need technical assistance?
Audio Connection: 1-888-796-6118
WebEx Connection: 1-888-793-6118

CUI Marking class

CUI-Marking-Handbook-Cover-Image

We will be offering a CUI Marking fundamentals webex on  

October 22, 2020 from 11 am – 1 pm (EDT).  

Participants will receive a completion certificate for attending the webex. In addition to providing an overview of the principles of marking in the unclassified environment, this class will provide an update on the CUI Program and its implementation among Executive Branch agencies.  

During this class we will discuss the new CUI Notices 2020-01 (CUI Program Implementation Deadlines) and CUI Notice 2020-02 (Alternative Marking Methods)

The conference begins at 11:00 AM Eastern Time on October 22, 2020; you may join the conference 10 minutes prior.

The conference begins at 11:00 AM Eastern Time on October 22, 2020; you may join the conference 10 minutes prior.

Step 1: Dial into the conference.

Dial-in: 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694

Access Code: 7280179#
Step 2: Join the conference on your computer.

Entry Link: https://ems8.intellor.com/login/834138

When you access the entry link above, you will be provided a choice – to install the WebEx plug-in for your preferred browser or to join the web conference using a temporary path. Either option is acceptable.

Need technical assistance?
Audio Connection: 1-888-796-6118 or 1-847-562-7015
Web Connection: 1-888-793-6118

https://archivescarterchronicle.wpcomstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Marking-class-presentation-USE-ONLY-.pdf

CUI Q4 Stakeholders Update! Wednesday@1:00(ET)

The conference is from 1:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time on August 19, 2020.
Step 1: Dial into the conference.
Dial-in: 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694
Access Code: 2563977#
Step 2: Join the conference on your computer.
Entry Link: https://ems8.intellor.com/login/830824

Topics include:

  • CUI and Metadata (update)
  • CUI Federal Acquisition Regulation case (update)
  • Recent CUI Notices
  • An overview of some frequently asked questions
  • Live Question and Answer period

Optional Non-Disclosure Agreement Template issued

On June 3, 2020, ISOO issued CUI Notice 2020-03. This notice provides an optional Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) non-disclosure agreement (NDA) template for executive branch agency use. Executive branch agencies may use the template when they determine that a CUI NDA is appropriate. The template is optional, and agencies can modify it if needed. A list of all CUI Notices can be found here