scope:

This instruction applies toinformation systems and networks operated by all NAVSEA activities and affiliated program Executive Offeices (PEO) that enter, process, store, or transmits unclassified, sensitive or classified information. This instruction and references (i) and (j) also apply to contractors supporting NAVSEA or PEO activities and contractor owned facilities operating under NAVSEA/PEO authority. This instruction encompasses all information systems (IS) and networks that are procured, developed, modified, operated, maintained, or managed for NACSEA and affiliated PEO organizational elements.

Purpose. The purpose of this instruction is to provide the basic policy and guidelines necessary for consistent and effective application of resources in ensuring the security and privacy of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) systems/information in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, and Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DON) IA policies and procedures (references (a) through (e).