Sensitive security information (SSI) is a category of sensitive but unclassified information under the United States government’s information sharing and control rules. SSI plays a crucial role in all types of security. It is information obtained in the conduct of security activities which, if publicly disclosed, would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy, reveal trade secrets, share privileged or confidential information, harm transportation security, or allow hostile elements to avoid security controls.
Divided into seven sections, the Sensitive Security Information Certified® (SSI) Body of Knowledge provides a comprehensive source that helps you prepare for certification in SSI protection. It reviews and discusses relevant topics in
Within the sections, the book covers a wide range of subjects related to aiding protection of SSI, including
In a world of ever-changing technology with massive amounts of information available to the public in a matter of seconds, government, businesses, and individuals must take extra precautions in securing their SSI. This book equips you with the essential knowledge to become certified in SSI protection, and will serve as a valuable reference afterward in remaining an effective security professional charged with protecting SSI.
Chapter 1: The History of SSI
Chapter 2: Terms and Definitions
Chapter 3: The Importance of SSI
Chapter 4: The History of the SSI Classification System
Chapter 5: The History of Spies and Espionage
Chapter 6: Espionage and Psychology
Chapter 7: Spies and Espionage
Chapter 8: Social Engineering and Countermeasures
Chapter 9: Deception Detection
Chapter 10: Home Computer Security
Chapter 11: Security while Traveling
Chapter 12: Securing Business SSI
Chapter 13: ANSI Standards
Chapter 14: Corporate National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Chapter 15: Cybersecurity
Chapter 16: The Intelligence Process
Chapter 17: The Law and Homeland Security
Chapter 18: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Structure
Chapter 19: Government Laws
Chapter 20: Government and HIPAA
Chapter 21: National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
Chapter 22: Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) Information Control Procedures
Chapter 23: Operation Security : A Law Enforcement Concern
Chapter 24: Camera Surveillance
Chapter 25: Eavesdropping Threats and IP Phone Systems
Chapter 26: Facility Security
Chapter 27: Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
Chapter 28: Identity Theft Red Flags under FACTA
Chapter 29: Development and Implementation of a Red Flags Prevention Program
