The Interagency Security Committee's (ISC) mandate is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of security in and the protection of buildings and nonmilitary Federal facilities in the United States. All nonmilitary Executive Branch Federal facilities in the United States will implement ISC Standards regardless of if the facility:
- Is Government-owned, led, or managed.
- Will be constructed or modernized.
- Will be purchased.
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Standards
- 2021 Edition - The Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Standard (RMP) (.PDF 2.08 MB)
- 2021 Edition - The Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Standard (RMP) One Pager (.PDF 553.58 KB)
- The RMP standard incorporates the following For Official Use Only (FOUO) appendices:
- 2021 Edition: Appendix A: The Design-Basis Threat Report (FOUO)
- 2021 Edition: Appendix B: Countermeasures (FOUO)
- 2022 Edition Appendix C: Child-Care Center Level of Protection Template (FOUO)
- Note: Users with a need-to-know may access the FOUO appendices. To request access, e-mail ISCAccess@hq.dhs.gov with your full name and contact information, including email, agency name, and reason for access.
- The RMP standard incorporates the following For Official Use Only (FOUO) appendices:
- 2022 Edition - Items Prohibited in Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Standard (.PDF 962.14 KB)
- Prohibited Item Exception/ Exemption Request Form
Policies
- 2021 Edition - Planning and Response to an Active Shooter: An Interagency Security Committee Policy and Best Practices Guide (.PDF 1.40 MB)
- 2021 Edition - Planning and Response to an Active Shooter: An Interagency Security Committee Policy and Best Practices One Pager (.PDF 415.50 KB)
Best Practices
- 2022 Edition - Security Convergence: Achieving Integrated Security: An Interagency Security Committee Best Practice (.PDF 1 MB)
- 2022 Edition - Security Convergence: Achieving Integrated Security: An Interagency Security Committee Best Practice One-Pager (.PDF 578KB)
- 2020 Edition - Protecting Against the Threat of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): An Interagency Security Committee Best Practice (.PDF 5.7 MB)
- 2020 Edition - Facility Access Control: An Interagency Security Committee Best Practice (.PDF 4.1 MB)
- 2019 Edition - Armed Contract Security Officers in Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Best Practice (ACSO) (.PDF 717.97 KB)
- September 2016/1st Edition – Best Practices for Security Office Staffing in Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Guide (.PDF 588.79 KB)
- December 2015/1st Edition – Best Practices for Planning and Managing Physical Security Resources: An Interagency Security Committee Guide (.PDF 698.13 KB)
- December 2015/1st Edition – Best Practices and Key Considerations for Enhancing Federal Facility Security and Resilience to Climate-Related Hazards (.PDF 767.65 KB)
- November 2014/1st Edition – Best Practices for Working with Lessors: An Interagency Security Committee Guide (.PDF 958.00 KB)
- September 2012/1st Edition – Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, Technical Support Working Group (CTTSO TSWG)/ISC – Best Practices for Managing Mail Screening and Handling Processes: A Guide for the Public and Private Sectors (NON-FOUO) (.PDF 812.86 KB)
- September 2011/1st Edition – Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, Technical Support Working Group (CTTSO TSWG)/ISC – Best Practices for Mail Screening and Handling (FOUO).
Users with a need-to-know may access this guide. To request access, please send an e-mail to ISCAccess@hq.dhs.gov with your full name and contact information, including e-mail, agency name, and reason for access.
Guidance Documents
- 2022 Edition - Security Specialist Career Progression Ladder: An Interagency Security Committee Guide (.PDF 1.04 MB)
- 2022 Edition - Security Specialist Career Progression Ladder: An Interagency Security Committee Guide One Pager (.PDF 243 KB)
- 2019 Edition – Violence in the Federal Workplace: A Guide for Prevention and Response (.PDF 1.03 MB)
- 2019 Edition - Violence in the Federal Workplace: Appendices A, B, and C; Awareness, Resources, and Case Studies (.PDF 4.81 MB)
- 2019 Edition – REAL ID Act of 2005 Implementation: An Interagency Security Committee Guide (.PDF 589.05 KB)
- January 2017/2nd Edition – Security Specialist Competencies: An Interagency Security Committee Guide (.PDF 400.09 KB)
- February 2015/1st Edition – Facility Security Plan: An Interagency Security Committee Guide (.PDF 304.43 KB)
- March 2013/1st Edition – Occupant Emergency Programs: An Interagency Security Committee Guide (.PDF 566.72 KB)
White Papers
- January 2017/1st Edition – Federal Mobile Workplace Security: An Interagency Security Committee White Paper (.PDF 400.04 KB)
- February 2015/1st Edition – Presidential Policy Directive 21 Implementation: An Interagency Security Committee White Paper (.PDF 151.81 KB)
Contact Information
Interagency Security Committee
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
ATTN: Chief, Interagency Security Committee
E-mail: isc.dhs.gov@hq.dhs.gov