Information Security Oversight Office
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The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) is responsible to the President of the United States for policy and oversight of the Government-wide security classification system and the National Industrial Security Program. Its authority derives from Executive Order 12958 "Classified National Security Information" and Executive Order 12829 "National Industrial Security Program", as amended.
The ISOO is a component of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and receives policy and program guidance from the National Security Council (NSC).
ISOO has two directorates and a staff of 25 people.
- The Directorate for Policy develops security classification policies for classifying, declassifying and safeguarding national security information generated in government and industry.
- The Directorate for Operations evaluates the effectiveness of the security classification programs established by government and industry to protect information vital to our national security interests.
