Director of Central Intelligence Directive 1/16 1

Security Policy for Uniform Protection
of Intelligence Processed in
Automated Information Systems
and Networks (U)

(Effective 19 July 1988)

1 This directive supersedes DCID 1/16 effective 4 January 1983. (U)

Pursuant to the statutory authority and responsibilities assigned to the Director of Central Intelligence for the protection of intelligence sources and methods in Section 102 of the National Security Act of 1947, Executive Orders 12333 and 12356, and National Security Decision Directive 145, policies and procedures are herewith established for the security of classified intelligence processed, communicated, or stored in automated information systems (AISs) and networks. (U)

This directive applies to all U.S. Government organizations, their commercial contractors, and Allied governments that utilize AISs and networks to process, store, and transmit U.S. foreign intelligence and counterintelligence information (hereafter referred to as intelligence) that has been classified pursuant to Executive Order 12356 (or successor order). 2 (U)

1. General Policy Guidance (U)

2. Modes of System Operation (U)

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The mode of operation of a network is determined by the extent to which it must reliably separate intelligence transmitted through it by AISs or other attached networks. This is determined by the classification(s) and type(s) of intelligence the network must keep separate during transmission. (U)

3. Accreditation Authority and Responsibility (U)

4. Exclusions (U)

Supplement:
Security Manual for Uniform Protection
of Intelligence Processed in Automated
Information Systems and Networks


Source: Central Intelligence Agency hardcopy courtesy of Jeffrey T. Richelson
Original Classification: SECRET REL UK/CAN/AUS
Approved for Release: January 2001
MORI Document ID Number: 504374
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