Handling of Classified Documents, Media, Equipment - Written Procedures and Training for when classified material/equipment is removed from a security container and/or secure room.

Severity	Group ID	Group Title	Version	Rule ID	Date	STIG Version
low	V-245827	IS-07.03.01	IS-07.03.01	SV-245827r1138449_rule	2025-12-04	2

Description
Failure to develop procedures and to train employees on protection of classified when removed from storage could lead to the loss or compromise of classified or sensitive information due to a lack of employee knowledge of requirements. REFERENCES: CJCSI 6510.01F, INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA) AND SUPPORT TO COMPUTER NETWORK DEFENSE (CND), Enclosure C, paragraph 34. NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53), Rev 4, Control: MP-1. DOD Manual 5200.01, Volume 1, 24 February 2012, SUBJECT: DOD Information Security Program: Overview, Classification, and Declassification, Enclosure 2, paragraphs 9. c., d., f., j., & k. and 12.a. DOD Manual 5200.01, Volume 3, 24 February 2012, SUBJECT: DOD Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information; Enclosure 2, paragraphs 14 & 15; Enclosure 5, paragraphs 3.a.(2), 3.c.(2)(a) & (b), 3.d.(4), and 7.a. and Enclosure 7, paragraph 10. 32 CFR 117 and 32 CFR 2001 and 2003 as well as DOD Manual 5220.32 Volume 1 Satisfies: Handling of Classified Documents, Media, Equipment - Written Procedures and Training

Description

Failure to develop procedures and to train employees on protection of classified when removed from storage could lead to the loss or compromise of classified or sensitive information due to a lack of employee knowledge of requirements. REFERENCES: CJCSI 6510.01F, INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA) AND SUPPORT TO COMPUTER NETWORK DEFENSE (CND), Enclosure C, paragraph 34. NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53), Rev 4, Control: MP-1. DOD Manual 5200.01, Volume 1, 24 February 2012, SUBJECT: DOD Information Security Program: Overview, Classification, and Declassification, Enclosure 2, paragraphs 9. c., d., f., j., & k. and 12.a. DOD Manual 5200.01, Volume 3, 24 February 2012, SUBJECT: DOD Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information; Enclosure 2, paragraphs 14 & 15; Enclosure 5, paragraphs 3.a.(2), 3.c.(2)(a) & (b), 3.d.(4), and 7.a. and Enclosure 7, paragraph 10. 32 CFR 117 and 32 CFR 2001 and 2003 as well as DOD Manual 5220.32 Volume 1 Satisfies: Handling of Classified Documents, Media, Equipment - Written Procedures and Training

ℹ️ Check
1. Check there are written procedures for handling classified material/equipment when removed from a security container and/or secure room. These procedures must thoroughly cover all aspects of protection and storage of classified materials and be made readily available to each employee via electronic means, such as in space on an organizational intranet, shared folders or other means available. (CAT III) 2. Check training logs (initial and annual refresher) that all employees granted access to classified are briefed on proper handling procedures e.g., use of cover sheets, maintaining positive control of the material, marking/labeling, access by vendors, determining clearance and need-to-know before release, reproduction, etc. (CAT III) TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: The check is applicable for fixed tactical classified processing environments. Not applicable to a field/mobile environment.

ℹ️ Check

1. Check there are written procedures for handling classified material/equipment when removed from a security container and/or secure room. These procedures must thoroughly cover all aspects of protection and storage of classified materials and be made readily available to each employee via electronic means, such as in space on an organizational intranet, shared folders or other means available. (CAT III) 2. Check training logs (initial and annual refresher) that all employees granted access to classified are briefed on proper handling procedures e.g., use of cover sheets, maintaining positive control of the material, marking/labeling, access by vendors, determining clearance and need-to-know before release, reproduction, etc. (CAT III) TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: The check is applicable for fixed tactical classified processing environments. Not applicable to a field/mobile environment.

✔️ Fix
There must be written procedures for handling classified material/equipment when removed from approved storage (security container and/or secure room, vault, collateral classified open storage area or SCIF). The procedures must be readily available to each employee via electronic means, such as in space on an organizational intranet, shared folders or other means available Training logs (initial and annual refresher) must reflect that all employees granted access to classified are briefed on proper handling procedures e.g., use of cover sheets, maintaining positive control of the material, marking/labeling, access by vendors, determining clearance and need-to-know before release, reproduction, etc.

✔️ Fix

There must be written procedures for handling classified material/equipment when removed from approved storage (security container and/or secure room, vault, collateral classified open storage area or SCIF). The procedures must be readily available to each employee via electronic means, such as in space on an organizational intranet, shared folders or other means available Training logs (initial and annual refresher) must reflect that all employees granted access to classified are briefed on proper handling procedures e.g., use of cover sheets, maintaining positive control of the material, marking/labeling, access by vendors, determining clearance and need-to-know before release, reproduction, etc.