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PS-06(02) Classified Information Requiring Special Protection

NIST SP 800-53 (controls) 5.2.0 against 5.1.1+u4
All changes in this version
unchanged PS part of PS-6

Title

Classified Information Requiring Special Protection

Control

Verify that access to classified information requiring special protection is granted only to individuals who:
(a) Have a valid access authorization that is demonstrated by assigned official government duties;
(b) Satisfy associated personnel security criteria; and
(c) Have read, understood, and signed a nondisclosure agreement.

Discussion

Classified information that requires special protection includes collateral information, Special Access Program (SAP) information, and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Personnel security criteria reflect applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.

STIG rules that implement this control 0

No followed STIG rule cites a CCI indexed to this control (CCI list 2026-07-14).