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Security Policies

Here you will find directives and guides for DHS contractors whose solicitations and contracts include the special clauses Safeguarding of Sensitive Information (MARCH 2015) and Information Technology Security and Privacy Training (MARCH 2015). These special clauses are explained in Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation Class Deviation 15-01: Safeguarding of Sensitive Information.

1. Information Security Policies

  • Management Directive 11042.1 Safeguarding Sensitive But Unclassified (For Official Use Only) Information
  • Management Directive 11056.1 Sensitive Security Information (SSI)

2. Information Technology Security Policies

  • Sensitive Systems Policy Directive 4300A
  • Security Authorization Process Guide
  • Information Security Performance Plan (Fiscal Year)
  • Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Guide

3. Personnel Security Policy

  • Instruction Handbook 121-01-007 Personnel Suitability and Security Program
Attachment Ext. Size Date
Management Directive 11042.1 Safeguarding Sensitive But Unclassified (For Official Use Only) Information PDF 253.54 KB 01/16/2015
Management Directive 11056.1 Sensitive Security Information (SSI) PDF 66.36 KB 06/01/2015
Sensitive System Policy Directive 4300A PDF 962.04 KB 05/30/2023
Security Authorization Process Guide PDF 316.79 KB 04/28/2015
Information Security Performance Plan (Fiscal Year) PDF 3.10 MB 05/10/2017
Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Guide PDF 903.73 KB 04/28/2015
Instruction Handbook 121-01-007 Personnel Suitability and Security Program PDF 1000.76 KB 02/22/2019
Last Updated: 05/31/2023
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