Day 1 - Security Flashcards
What is information that must be protected from unauthorized disclosure?
National Security Information (NSI)
Disclosing this information could reasonably be expected to cause identifiable or describable damage to the nation.
Classified Information
Information that requires control over its distribution.
Sensitive Information
What primary governing document outlines National Security Information
Executive Order 13526
What are the three requirements to access classified/Sensitive information?
- An adjudicated and appropriate security clearance.
- A signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
- Valid need-to-know
The unauthorized disclosure of Top Secret information can be expected to cause ________ to national security.
Exceptionally grave damage
The unauthorized disclosure of Secret information can be expected to cause _____ to national security.
Serious damage
The unauthorized disclosure of Confidential information can be expected to cause ______ to national security
Damage
What are the three levels of classified information?
Collateral, SCI, SAP
What are the three types of classified material?
Top Secret, Secret, and Confidential
What are the two types of classification authority?
Original Classification Authority (OCA)
Derivative Classification
What are the source documents for weapons systems that are updated every five years?
Security Classification Guides
What does the marking “NOFORN” mean?
Not allowed for release to non-US individuals (“no foreign release”)
What does the marking “REL” mean?
Information can be released to specified countries. (REL to “CAN”)
What are overall page markings also known as?
Banner markings (always uppercase and centered on page).
