Gubment Whore Wrote:
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> Thank you I've seen the chart. What I don't
> understand is why am I going through the secret
> process right now if it's only a position of
> public trust? I have an ADPII currently and a DOD
> secret-interim.
>
> I've had 2 PPTs before for two different non DOD
> agencies.
>
> I found this page which states ADP 1 is
> classified.
>
> AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING (ADP) SECURITY Automated
> data processing (ADP) is a Navywide
> responsibility. It encompasses security aspects
> that contribute to the protection of the total ADP
> activity, office information system, or network.
> ADP security involves the following elements: •
> Physical • Administrative/operating procedures
> • Hardware • Software • Data Your command
> will have an automated data processing security
> officer (ADPSO) who reports to the CO on matters
> that concern the protection of electronically
> generated data. The ADPSO is responsible for the
> physical security of each computer workstation.
> The protection of each workstation involves
> physical security, physical access control, data
> file protection, and natural disaster protection.
> Seek out your ADPSO and make sure your workstation
> complies with Navy and command regulations for the
> protection of classified material.
> Levels of ADP Security Data processed
> electronically have three levels of security:
> Level I, Level II, and Level III. If your command
> processes Level I and/or Level II data, it must
> provide a specific degree of protection. The
> following chart defines the three levels of data:
> LEVEL MEANING Level I Classified data Level II
> Classified; requires special protection, such as
> For Official Use Only and data covered by the
> Privacy Act of 1974 Level III All other
> unclassified data
>
>
http://www.tpub.com/content/advancement/14325/css/
> 14325_602.htm
Then that means that you will (or there is potential) for you having to work with classified information on a TS level. Fortunately the process is quicker now than it was in the past. This would make sense if you're going to be working in information processing, IT, etc.