Can sensitive information be stored in a locked desk?

Sensitive PII in hard copy or stored on external media must be kept in a locked compartment, such as filing cabinet or desk drawer. Alternatively, hard copies can be scanned and password protected or encrypted.

What is the best protection method for sharing PII?

What is the best protection method for sharing Personally Identifiable Information (PII)? Digitally sign and encrypt the email.

What are the requirements to be granted access to sensitive compartmented information?

Access to SCI is only granted to individuals who have a need-to-know, have been granted a Top Secret clearance by Personnel Security (PerSec), and are approved by the Department of Commerce’s Intelligence Community granting agency, and only upon completion of a separate Nondisclosure Agreement, the IC Form 4414.

What certificates are contained on the CAC?

Card Body Information

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates that enable cardholders to “sign” documents digitally, encrypt and decrypt emails, and establish secure online network connections.
• Two digital fingerprints.
• Digital photo.
• Personal Identity Verification (PIV) certificate.
• Organizational affiliation.
• Agency.

Can sensitive information be emailed if encrypted?

a. Sending Sensitive PII within or outside of DHS. When emailing Sensitive PII outside of DHS, save it in a separate document and password-protect or encrypt it. Send the encrypted document as an email attachment and provide the password to the recipient in a separate email or by phone.

Can you store sensitive information in a locked desk after working hours?

After working hours, FOUO information (documents and removable media) may be stored in unlocked containers, desks, or cabinets if Government or Government-contract building security is provided. In all cases FOUO and other CUI documents must be placed out of sight during non-working hours.

Is an email address sensitive PII?

Sensitive personally identifiable information includes: Credit and debit card numbers. Banking accounts. Electronic and digital account information, including email addresses and internet account numbers. Passwords.

Which of the following can be an unauthorized disclosure of information classified as confidential reasonably be expected to cause?

The unauthorized disclosure of Confidential information could reasonably be expected to cause damage to national security. The unauthorized disclosure of Secret information could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to national security.

Can SCI be faxed?

SCI materials may be electronically transferred between appropriately accredited machines (facsimile, computers, secure voice, secure e-mail, or any other means of telecommunications) ensuring that such transmissions are made only to authorized recipients.

Is a CAC card a security clearance?

A CAC is the Department of Defense Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card required under Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12. A CAC is different than a security clearance in that the latter authorizes access to classified material, while the former only authorizes access to sensitive spaces.

Does a CAC card get you on any base?

Your CAC can be used by you to enter any military base which has open facilities for military personnel. Some military facilities are Restricted Areas in their entirety. They are generally mission-specific facilities, not full-service military bases.