UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 041913Z SEP 20 MID510001696566U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 080/20 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/SEP// SUBJ/INSIDER THREAT AWARENESS MONTH// RMKS/1. Protecting Sailors, Marines, civilians, and contractors of the Department of the Navy (DON) and their families is critical to mission success. As we observe Insider Threat Awareness Month in September, and emphasize taking care of our people, remember that preventing insider threats is a part of our daily routine and directly contributes to maintaining the readiness and resilience of our Force. 2. An insider threat is a trusted individual who, wittingly or unwittingly, causes harm to government resources. These resources include facilities, networks, information, and people. Insider threats have taken lives, damaged national security, and compromised classified information. The 2013 classified information compromise by a National Security Agency contractor, the 2013 Washington Navy Yard shootings, and the 2019 NAS Pensacola and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard shootings are vivid reminders of the lasting damage caused by insider threats. 3. People who became insider threats have generally displayed concerning behavior prior to their destructive acts - and we should be alert to potential indicators that signal a person may be vulnerable and on a pathway from trusted workforce member to insider threat. The DON Insider Threat Program exists to assist all hands in recognizing stressors and poor decision-making in our shipmates and colleagues; to provide recommendations and the tools needed to be proactive in mitigating problems early; and to enable those who have exhibited insider threat indicators to return to a trusted status within our DON family. The DON Insider Threat Program also promotes personal and organizational resilience that allows us to face adversity in a positive and healthy way; enhance our decision-making skills; and become mentally and emotionally stronger - especially important as we navigate these challenging times. 4. During this awareness month, I ask all leaders to go beyond the insider threat basics that are presented in the mandatory Center for Development of Security Excellence insider threat training. Promote and enhance resilience. Ensure your personnel are truly aware of potential indicators and reporting procedures. Timely reporting protects our teammates. Personnel should feel safe to report concerning behavior with no fear of retribution. Teach your teams that reporting is about turning people around, not turning them in. 5. Reports to the DON Insider Threat Hub can be submitted via e-mail: insiderthreat.fct@navy.mil or website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/itp/Pages/default.aspx Responses will be provided to the Command Security Manager, Commanding Officer, or civilian equivalent. Your insider threat toolkit provides awareness materials and is available on the web: https://www.cdse.edu/toolkits/insider/index.php Please use your tools. Your DON Insider Threat Hub is ready to assist leaders by providing research, analysis, identification, and advice to mitigate potential insider threats. 6. Properly employed, the principles and mechanics of the Insider Threat Program is your tool to help maintain a resilient and healthy workforce, the safety and security of our ships, squadrons, units, and installations, and the readiness of the finest Navy and Marine Corps the world has ever known. 7. Released by the Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//