Foreign National (FN) Systems Access - Local Nationals Overseas System Access - (SIPRNet or Other Classified System or Classified Network being Reviewed)

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-31215	FN-02.01.01	SV-41417r2_rule	ECAN-1 IAAC-1	High

Description
Failure to subject foreign nationals to background checks could result in the loss or compromise of classified or sensitive information by foreign sources.

STIG	Date
Traditional Security	2013-07-11

Details

Check Text ( C-39943r3_chk )
Check that all local foreign nationals hired by DoD organizations overseas do not have access to classified systems and information unless: 1. Permitted by National Disclosure Policy - AND 2. Allowed under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement(SOFA) - AND 3. A proper background investigation/personnel vetting/security clearance adjudication for each FN granted access has been successfully completed IAW the SOFA and all other applicable DoD guidance. Security Clearance and access levels MUST be provided ONLY to the minimum necessary for mission accomplishment. 4. A Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letter (DDL) or similar approved certification method documenting approved access to US Classified information is available for review. TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: This check is applicable where LN/FN are employed in a tactical environment with access to US or Coalition Forces Systems.

Check Text ( C-39943r3_chk )

Check that all local foreign nationals hired by DoD organizations overseas do not have access to classified systems and information unless:

1. Permitted by National Disclosure Policy - AND

2. Allowed under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement(SOFA) - AND

3. A proper background investigation/personnel vetting/security clearance adjudication for each FN granted access has been successfully completed IAW the SOFA and all other applicable DoD guidance. Security Clearance and access levels MUST be provided ONLY to the minimum necessary for mission accomplishment.

4. A Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letter (DDL) or similar approved certification method documenting approved access to US Classified information is available for review.
TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: This check is applicable where LN/FN are employed in a tactical environment with access to US or Coalition Forces Systems.

Fix Text (F-35117r5_fix)
All local foreign nationals (FN) hired by DoD organizations overseas must not have access to classified systems and information unless: 1. Permitted by National Disclosure Policy and the applicable SOFA - AND 2. A proper background investigation/personnel vetting/security clearance adjudication has been successfully completed for each FN granted systems access IAW the SOFA and all applicable DoD guidance. 3. Security Clearance and access levels MUST ONLY be provided ONLY to the minimum necessary for mission accomplishment. 4. A Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letter (DDL) or similar approved certification method documenting approved access to US Classified information must be available for review.

Fix Text (F-35117r5_fix)

All local foreign nationals (FN) hired by DoD organizations overseas must not have access to classified systems and information unless:

1. Permitted by National Disclosure Policy and the applicable SOFA - AND

2. A proper background investigation/personnel vetting/security clearance adjudication has been successfully completed for each FN granted systems access IAW the SOFA and all applicable DoD guidance.

3. Security Clearance and access levels MUST ONLY be provided ONLY to the minimum necessary for mission accomplishment.

4. A Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letter (DDL) or similar approved certification method documenting approved access to US Classified information must be available for review.