NISPOM Rule Series 2: Security Executive Agent Directive 3 (SEAD3)

Video by Christopher Gillis, Jeanie Yun

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

July 14, 2021 | 27:45

Implementation of Security Executive Agent Directive 3, "Reporting Requirements for Personnel with Access to Classified Information or Who Hold a Sensitive Position," and Cleared Industry under DoD Cognizance

OVERVIEW: SEAD 3 reporting requirements as outlined in 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule). The webinar addresses what is SEAD 3 and what does it include, who does it apply to, reportable activities, types of reports, and the information required to be reported/submitted to the Cognizant Security Agency. The webinar is recommended for Facility Security Officers, Insider Threat Program Senior Officials and cleared contractor security staff.

On February 24, 2021, 32 CFR Part 117, “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)” became effective as a federal rule. Referred to as the “NISPOM rule,” it provides the contractor no more than 6 months from this effective date to comply with the requirements stipulated therein. The NISPOM rule replaces the NISPOM previously issued as a DoD policy (DoD 5220.22-M), which will be cancelled shortly after the allotted 6 month implementation period ends. Until then, DoD 5220.22-M will remain in effect.

The rule implements policy, assigns responsibilities, establishes requirements, and provides procedures consistent with Executive Order 12829, “National Industrial Security Program;” Executive Order 10865, “Safeguarding Classified Information within Industry;” and 32 Code of Regulation Part 2004, “National Industrial Security Program.” That guidance outlines the protection of classified information that is disclosed to, or developed by contractors of the U.S. Government.