NATO has issued C-M(2002)49-REV1, Security within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, the first major revision of the Alliance’s core security policy since 2002. Updated supporting directives on personnel, physical, information, industrial and communication and information system security follow alongside it.
Key points
- Sets minimum standards for protecting NATO classified information held by NATO bodies and member nations.
- Covers personnel security clearances, physical security and classified information handling.
- Addresses information assurance for accredited communication and information systems.
- Includes industrial security, with facility security clearances for contractors.
- Applied to industry through national security authorities and contract security clauses.
UK companies handling NATO classified information do so under requirements flowed down by the Ministry of Defence. Contractors should expect national guidance and contract security clauses to be updated to reflect the revised policy.
Source: NATO C-M(2002)49-REV1: Security within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (PDF)
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