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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONCERNING:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY MANAGER /
OFFICER (ISSM / ISSO)
What Is The Responsibility Of
An ISSM / ISSO?
One of the primary functions of the United States Government is to
protect its citizens. A strong national defense and effective
security programs are vital components, which provide for this
protection. As an ISSM / ISSO you will have an awesome
responsibility to protect the classified and sensitive information
entrusted to your agency or organization by the U.S. Government.
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ISSM-ISSO Job
Responsibilities.pdf
NSA Information
Assurance.pdf
What Is A Typical
Job Description?
Information Security professionals with a background in:
Oversight, Responsibility and Accountability of Day-To-Day Security
Operations and/or other
functional areas to include but not limited to:
- Develop, Implement and Manage
a formal Information Security/information Systems Security Program
- Develop an Information
Systems Security Education, Training, and Awareness Program
- Develop, Implement and Enforce Information Security Policies
and Procedures
- Review and Oversee all Information Systems
Security Plans/SSPS (Certification/Acccreditation)
- Ensure ISSO'S follow established Information
Security Policies/Procedures
- Ensure all ISSO'S and Security Personnel receive the required
Technical and
Security Training
- Manage and Coordinate Information Security Inspections and
Incident Response
- Ensure proper Protection and/or Corrective Measures have
been taken when an Incident or Vulnerability has been discovered
- Perform Risk Assessments
Are There Demands For
Individuals Trained As An ISSM / ISSO?
Yes. The Department of Defense, CIA, DIA, NSA and many other
Intelligence Agencies and Federal Agencies are hiring individuals
with the proper security clearances for these positions. If you have
already possess a U.S. Government security clearance, you already
have foot in the door. We will provide you with the necessary
training to become a ISSM / ISSO.
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Making Today Information Systems Security Officer.pdf
Security Pros Get
On Board.pdf
What Compensation Can I Receive As A Trained
ISSM / ISSO?
You may earn between $90K-$125K. Salaries may depend on many factors
such as; Years of Experience in Information Security or Computers,
Having a Degree, Having a CISSP Certification, Having Specialized
Training and Having a Security Clearance.
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Salaries For Information Systems Security
Managers
What Types Of Classified Data/Information
Systems Can I Be Excepted To Protect?
- National Security Systems Contain Classified Information Or:
- Involves intelligence activities;
- Involves cryptographic activities related to national security;
- Involves command and control of military forces;
- Involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or
weapons systems;
or
- Is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or
intelligence missions
(not including routine administrative and business applications).
Classification Categories
The information below was extracted from Executive Order 12958 on
Classified National Security Information
Information May Not Be Considered For Classification
Unless It Concerns:
- Military plans, weapons systems, or operations;
- Foreign government information;
- Intelligence activities (including special activities),
intelligence sources or methods, or cryptology;
- Foreign relations or foreign activities of the United States,
including confidential sources;
- Scientific, technological, or economic matters relating to the
national security;
- United States Government programs for safeguarding nuclear
materials
or
- Vulnerabilities or capabilities of systems,
installations, projects or plans
relating to the national security.
