 NSTSSI Security Education Standards |
| NSTSSI Security Education Standards |
SECTION II - SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY
2. National Security Telecommunications and Information
Systems Security Directive No. 501 establishes the
requirement for federal departments and agencies to implement
training programs for INFOSEC professionals. As defined in
NSTISSD 501, an INFOSEC professional is an individual who is
responsible for the security oversight or management of
national security systems during phases of the life cycle.
That directive is being implemented in a synergistic
environment among departments and agencies which are
committed to satisfying these INFOSEC education and training
requirements in the most effective and efficient manner
possible. This instruction is the first in a series of
minimum training and education standards which are being
developed to assist departments and agencies in meeting their
responsibilities in these areas.
3. The body of knowledge listed in this instruction may
be obtained from a variety of sources, i.e., the National
Cryptologic School, contractors, adaptations of existing
department/agency training programs, or a combination of
experience and formal training.
4. This instruction is applicable to all departments and
agencies of the U.S. Government, their employees, and contractors
who are responsible for the security oversight or management of
national security systems during each phase of the life cycle.