106 Security Flashcards
What is the purpose of personnel security?
To authorize initial and continued access to classified information
Define TOP SECRET and the color code to identify it
Could cause EXCEPTIONALLY GRAVE damage to national security / ORANGE
Define SECRET and the color code to identify it
Could cause SERIOUS DAMAGE damage to national security / RED
Define CONFIDENTIAL and the color code to identify it
Could cause DAMAGE to national security / BLUE
Define UNCLASSIFIED and the color code to identify it
Technically not a classification level, but is used for documents that do not have a classification listed / GREEN
Explain “Need to know”
Access to specific classified info in order to perform or assist in a lawful and authorized governmental function
What type of investigation and how often is an update for access for a Top Secret/SCI needed?
SSBI every 5 years
What type of investigation and how often is an update for access for a Secret clearance needed?
National Agency Check with Local Agency & Credit Checks (NACLC) every 10 years
What type of investigation and how often is an update for access for a Confidential clearance needed?
National Agency Check with Local Agency & Credit Checks (NACLC) every 15 years
What is a SAER and its purpose?
SAER: Security Access Eligibility Report; used to report to DONCAF any info that might affect someone’s continued eligibility for access to SCI
i.e. Married a foreign National, etc.
Identify the events that should be reported to the SSO
- Unexplained affluence or excessive indebtedness
- Alcohol abuse
- Illegal or improper drug use/involvement
- Apparent mental or emotional disorder(s)
- Criminal conduct
- Personal conduct
- Non compliance with security regulations
- Misuse of technology systems
- Foreign influence/close and personal association with foreign nationals
- Foreign citizenship or foreign monetary interest
- Unofficial foreign travel
- Sexual behavior that is criminal or reflects a lack of judgement or discretion
- Involvement in activities or sympathetic association with persons which/who unlawfully practice or advocate overthrow or alteration of the U.S. Gov’t by unconstitutional means
Who has overall authority of and controls access to a SCIF?
CO
Identify the use of the following forms:
- SF700
- SF701
- SF702
- SF703
- SF153
- SF312
- SF700: Security container envelope; used to record safe and door lock combos
- SF701: Activity security checklist; used at end of day to ensure classified materials are secured properly and provides for accountability. Retained for at least 90 days
- SF702: Security container cheeksheet (container open/closure form)
- SF703: TOP SECRET coversheet
- SF153: COMSEC Material Report; acquisition/transfer of secure communications devices
- SF312: Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (DD 1847-1 SCI Nondisclosure agreement); contractual agreement with the gov’t and a cleared employee that must be executed as a condition of access to classified info
When should safe combinations be changed?
- When lock is initially placed
- Person that no longer requires access knows code
- Combination compromise
- Combination is out of service
- Maintenance was performed on lock
- When designated by the CSA/SIO or owner of safe
What are the responsibilities of a FDO?
FDO: Foreign Disclosure Official; approves disclosure to foreign representatives.
State the purpose of the DCS?
Defense Courier Service; provides safe transport of sensitive/classified material