What is the CNSS Secretariat?
The CNSS Secretariat was formed by National Security Directive (NSD)-42, “National Policy for the Security of National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems”, dated 5 July 1990. The Secretariat is composed primarily of personnel from the National Security Agency and may receive detailed personnel from the CNSS Membership as requested by the CNSS Chair. The CNSS Secretariat is the administrative arm of the CNSS. They are responsible for: (1) arranging the Committee, Subcommittee, and working group meetings; (2) establishing, facilitating, and participating in CNSS working groups; (3) maintaining the various CNSS issuances; (4) developing and facilitating the coordination process for CNSS issuances; (5) providing and monitoring contractor support to the CNSS; (6) tracking funding support to the CNSS; and (7) planning, scoping, and executing the annual CNSS Conference.
Related Questions
- Does/will the Interim Secretariat for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants have the ability to employ staff in its own name?
- How do I go about finding permanent housing? Does the Secretariat provide any assistance?
- Is the modernization of pension services supported by the Treasury Board Secretariat?
