Who can be Members of the CNSS?
The original Members of the CNSS were identified in National Security Directive (NSD)-42, “National Policy for the Security of National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems”, dated 5 July 1990. The Members are from the Executive Branch of the U.S. Federal Government. Membership into the CNSS must be approved by the CNSS Chair. CNSS Members are responsible for the development and issuance of CNSS policies, directives, instructions, and guidance to the National Security Community for the protection of national security systems. Currently, there are 21 Members.
