National Insider Threat Program Foundational Documents - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the National Insider Threat Program Foundational Documents, including EO 13587, the ITTF, CISSO, and related standards and definitions.

Executive Order 13587

A 2011 order that establishes structural reforms to improve the security of classified networks and the responsible sharing and safeguarding of classified information.

Insider Threat Program (InTP)

A government-wide program within agencies to deter, detect, and mitigate insider threats and safeguard classified information.

Insider Threat Task Force (ITTF)

An interagency group established by EO 13587 to develop a government-wide insider threat program; co-chaired by the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence.

National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum Standards

Policy and standards document providing the minimum elements needed to establish effective executive branch insider threat programs.

Minimum Standards for Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs

Baseline requirements agencies must meet to deter, detect, and mitigate insider threats; part of the National Policy framework.

Maturity Framework

A framework to mature insider threat programs beyond minimum standards, using a capability maturity approach while preserving flexibility for individual agencies.

National Policy on Insider Threat

Policy aimed at strengthening protection of classified information by establishing common expectations and best practices across the executive branch.

Key Information Sharing and Safeguarding Indicators (KISIs)

Key performance indicators used to track progress in sharing and safeguarding classified information across networks.

Senior Information Sharing and Safeguarding Steering Committee

Interagency committee (co-chaired by OMB and the National Security Staff) overseeing interagency sharing and safeguarding goals and progress.

Classified Information Sharing and Safeguarding Office (CISSO)

Office within the PM-ISE that provides staff support and coordination for safeguarding and sharing of classified information.

Executive Agent for Safeguarding Classified Information on Computer Networks

The Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence jointly designated to lead technical safeguarding policies and standards.

Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS)

Interagency body that develops and coordinates standards for safeguarding national security information and systems.

Program Manager - Information Sharing Environment (PM-ISE)

Office/role responsible for coordinating information sharing and safeguarding programs, including CISSO.

Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO)

Office responsible for policy and oversight of information security and classification within the executive branch.

National Security Directive 42 (NSD-42)

Directive referenced in EO 13587 that establishes authorities related to safeguarding national security information.

Insider Threat

The threat that an insider will use authorized access, wittingly or unwittingly, to harm national security.

Insider

A person with authorized access to United States Government resources, including employees, contractors, or experts.

Cleared Employee

An individual who has been granted access to classified information (excluding the President and Vice President), including employees, contractors, and others who access or handle classified data.

Classified Information

Information designated as classified under law or executive orders and protected against unauthorized disclosure.

Monitoring of User Activity on Networks

Technical capability to monitor user activity on classified networks to detect insider-threat indicators, with appropriate approvals and safeguards.

Agency Head

The top official of an executive branch department or agency responsible for establishing and overseeing the agency’s insider threat program.

Senior Official(s)

Designated official(s) within an agency responsible for managing the insider threat program and reporting to the agency head.