Additional Interagency Security Committee Resources

Below are additional resources for the Interagency Security Committee.

Superseded Products 

• July 2018/12th Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/Oct 2019.
• Oct 2018/2018 Edition – Countermeasures (FOUO). Superseded/Oct 2019.
• January 2016/2nd Edition - Child-Care Centers Level of Protection Template (FOUO). Superseded/Oct 2019.
• June 2017/11th Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/July 2018.
• January 2016/10th Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/June 2017.
• January 2016/2nd Edition - Countermeasures (FOUO). Superseded/May 2017.
• August 2013/1st Edition - Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities. Superseded/November 2016.
• September 2014/9th Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/January 2016.
• August 2013/1st Edition - Countermeasures (FOUO). Superseded/January 2016.
• May 2010/1st Edition - Child-Care Centers Level of Protection Template (FOUO). Superseded/January 2016.
• December 2013/8th Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/September 2014.
• March 2013/7th Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/December 2013.
• March 2008/Facility Security Level Determinations for Federal Facilities. Superseded/August 2013.
• April 2010/Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities. Superseded/August 2013.
• January 2012/Facility Security Committees 2nd Edition. Superseded/August 2013.
• May 2010/Child Care Centers Level of Protection Template. Superseded/August 2013.
• June 2009/Use of Physical Security Performance Measures. Superseded/August 2013.
• November 2012/6th Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/March 2013.
• April 2012/5th Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/November 2012.
• November 2011/4th Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/April 2012.
• July 2011/1st Edition - Facility Security Committees. Superseded/January 2012.
• April 2011/3rd Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/November 2011.
• November 2010/2nd Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/April 2011.
• April 2010/1st Edition - Design-Basis Threat (FOUO). Superseded/November 2010.
• Augusts 2007 - ISC Best Practices for Safe Mail Handling. Superseded/September 2011.
• February 2005 - Security Standards for Leased Spaces (FOUO). Superseded/April 2010.
• September 2004 - Security Design Criteria for New Federal Office Buildings and Major Modernization Projects (FOUO). Superseded/April 2010.
• June 2003 - ISC Guidance on Escape Hoods. Superseded/May 2009.

Authorities

• Executive Orders
  • Executive Order 14111, Interagency Security Committee, November 27, 2023
  • Executive Order 12977, Interagency Security Committee, October 19, 1995
  • Executive Order 13286, Amendment of Executive Orders, and Other Actions, in Connection With the Transfer of Certain Functions to the Secretary of Homeland Security, February 28, 2003
• Federal Management Regulation
  • 41 CFR Part 102-81, Office of Government-wide Policy, General Services Administration, Federal Management Regulation; Physical Security
• Delegations
  • Department of Homeland Security, Delegation Number: 7035.1, 02/01/2005, Delegation of the Chair of the Interagency Security Committee to the Chief Security Officer
  • Department of Homeland Security, Delegation Number: 7035.2, 08/15/2007, Delegation of the Chair of the Interagency Security Committee to the Assistant Secretary of Infrastructure Protection
• Homeland Security Presidential Directives
  • Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7, Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and Protection, December 17, 2003
  • Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, August 27, 2004
  • Homeland Security Presidential Directive 20, National Continuity Policy, May 4, 2007

Reports

• DOJ 1995 Vulnerability Assessment Report: Superseded/April 2010 (Updated in the 2008 Facility Security Level Determinations and the 2010 Physical Security Criteria).

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has published various studies that analyze active shooter incidents throughout the years. The findings in these studies are additional resources to help law enforcement and their partners better coordinate and enhance the response to active shooter incidents. The FBI Active Shooter Incident Studies are available on the FBI's Active Shooter Resources webpage.

Additional Resources from our Membership

The ISC works with its membership to stay up to date on new and existing policies, standards, best practices, and guidance. These resources have been shared by our membership.

• Guidance Documents
  • FPS for Visitors Guidance Page
• Reporting Suspicious Activity
  • Report Suspicious Activity to Federal Protective Service
• Vehicle Barriers
  • CISA’s Vehicle Ramming Self-Assessment Tool was developed in partnership with the Chicago Police Department to assist critical infrastructure owners and operators and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies with evaluating areas of interest against the risk of a vehicle-ramming style of attack. It’s a web-based resource comprised of a series of simple questions that evaluate various components of a facility to assess potential vulnerabilities to a vehicle ramming attack. Based on responses, the tool provides recommended actions to reduce risk; it also includes access to a multitude of informational resources.
  • The Dam Sector - Active and Passive Vehicle Barriers Guide assists dam owners and operators in understanding various types of active and passive vehicle barriers and how to incorporate them into their overall security plan. The guide also provides a cursory level of technical information regarding barriers and includes references to assist owners and operators in properly designing protective schemes and selecting vehicle barriers and their appurtenant safety and security systems. 
  • The Guide to Active Vehicle Barrier (AVB) Specification and Selection Resources provides information to help engineers, policy makers, security managers, intelligence analysts, and other security professionals successfully determine Active Vehicle Barrier (AVB) specifications and select appropriate AVB models for a particular site requiring restricted access. The document presents an overview of AVB specification- and selection-related processes.
  • The Active Vehicle Barrier Selection Tool is market research in a spreadsheet that allows a potential consumer to evaluate the plethora of commercially available barriers in a searchable format. Note: The products offered are to be used for informational purposes only to assist with Active Vehicle Barrier specification and selection processes. Department of State and Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) have not established any new standards through these documents. Existing standards included are cited as such. Department of State and TSWG do not endorse any model or manufacturer included in these products.