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National Computer System Security
and Privacy Advisory Board
Identifying Emerging Computer Security Issues
What is the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board
(CSSPAB)?
Congress established the CSSPAB as a public advisory board in the
Computer Security Act of 1987. The Board is composed of twelve
members, in addition to the Chairperson, who are recognized experts
in the fields of computer and telecommunications systems security
and technology.
What is the Board's purpose?
The Computer Security Act specifies that the Board's mission is to
identify emerging managerial, technical, administrative, and
physical safeguard issues relative to computer systems security and
privacy.
What is the scope of the Board's authority?
The Board examines those issues affecting the security and privacy
of sensitive unclassified information in federal computer and
telecommunications systems. The Board's authority does not extend
to private-sector systems or federal systems which process
classified information.
What are the board's advisory and reporting functions?
The Board advises the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on computer
security and privacy issues pertaining to sensitive unclassified
information stored or processed by federal computer systems.
The Board reports its findings to the Secretary of Commerce, the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of
the National Security Agency, and appropriate committees of
Congress.
How often and where does the Board meet?
The Board holds its two-day meetings twice per year; however,
additional meetings may be called at the Chairperson's discretion.
Board meetings are held in the Washington, DC metropolitan area as
well as other areas in which there is significant federal computer
security interest and activity.
Are Board meetings open to the public?
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee and Government in
Sunshine acts, Board meetings are announced in the Federal Register
and are normally open to the public. The Board accepts written
statements from the public (see address on reverse).
How is CSSPAB membership determined?
The Director of NIST of the Department of Commerce appoints Board
members for four-year terms. By law, the membership of the Board
is distributed as follows:
- Four experts from outside of federal government, one whom is
representative of small- or medium-size firm;
- Four non-government employees who are not employed by or a
representative of a producer of computer or telecommunications
equipment; and
- Four members from the federal government, including one from the
National Security Agency of the Department of Defense.
Nominations to fill vacancies on the Board may be submitted to the
Director of NIST.
NIST personnel serve as the Board's Secretariat. Other federal
agency personnel may also assist the Board's activities as
specified in the Computer Security Act of 1987.
Are Board members paid for their service?
Board members do not receive a salary or stipend; however,
authorized travel expenses are reimbursed as specified by Congress.
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For further information, please contact:
Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board
Executive Secretariat
National Computer Systems Laboratory
Technology Building, Room B-154
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899