CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 291249Z AUG 24 MID600117584585U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 073/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/AUG// SUBJ/DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY INSIDER THREAT AWARENESS MONTH// RMKS/1. September 2024 is the sixth annual observance of National Insider Threat Awareness Month. The Department of the Navy (DON) will participate in this year's observance focusing on deterrence, detection, and mitigation of insider risks that may cause significant damage to national security. 2. The DON works diligently to prevent witting and unwitting insider threat attacks on our fleet, defense, and Nation. Each insider threat case is unique and can be difficult to defend against due to granted trust within our organization. In support of countering these threats: - DETER potential insider threats by instituting appropriate security countermeasures within your organizations, including awareness and education programs. -DETECT individuals at risk of becoming insider threats by identifying potential risk indicators. -MITIGATE potential issues before they escalate by being proactive and using multi-faceted approaches if necessary to leverage resources and expertise. If you see something, say something, and do something to protect the workforce and our Nation. 3. Most insider threats develop over time with evidence of concerning actions prior to harmful events. Possible actions and risk indicators may include, but are not limited to, a general disregard for security procedures, seeking access to information outside of their "need to know," attempting to access sensitive areas (where classified information is stored, discussed, or processed), inconsistent working hours (staying late or arriving early), unusual insistence on working in private, and work place violence (physical aggression, verbal abuse, harassment, and intimidation). 4. Early intervention through reporting is crucial. I urge you to educate yourselves on the signs that may indicate a fellow Sailor, Marine, civilian, or contractor is on the path towards becoming an insider threat. If you see something, you must say something, then do something, so positive intervention can take place before a malicious or negligent act occurs. In addition to reporting concerning actions to your chain of command, you have the option to make a direct report to the Navy Insider Threat Hub or the Marine Corps Insider Threat Hub. Reports may also be made anonymously. Email tips: insiderthreat.fct@navy.mil (Navy Insider Threat Hub); insiderthreat@usmc.mil (Marine Corps Insider Threat Hub). 5. For the DON National Insider Threat Awareness Month 2024, the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Intelligence and Security (DUSN I&S) along with the Navy and Marine Corps are hosting a variety of in-person events in the National Capital Region as well as virtual symposia, for the entire fleet and its stakeholders, designed to raise awareness across the DON. Insider Threat Program POCs and links to additional insider threat education and awareness resources are listed below: -SECNAV Insider Threat Program link: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/itp/Pages/default.aspx -DUSN (I&S) link: https://www.navy.mil/dusn-intelligence-and-security/ -Marine Corps Insider Threat Program link to events and awareness materials: https://www.information.marines.mil/Units/insider-Threat/ -Navy Insider Threat Program link to events and awareness materials: https://flankspeed.sharepoint-mil.us.mcas- gov.us/sites/NIA/SitePages/US-Navy-Insider-Threat-Program.aspx -DVIDS (Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) link to Insider Threat Awareness videos and posters: https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/DUSN-IS-Supplemental/ materials and training tools on insider threat education and awareness may be downloaded from the Center for Development of Security Excellence at: https://www.cdse.edu/Training/Toolkits/Insider-Threat-Toolkit/ DON Insider Threat Awareness Month POCs: - DUSN (I&S): Franco Neto, Director, Insider Threat DUSN (I&S); franco.neto.civ@us.navy.mil; 703-601-0554. - Navy: Richard Habina; Navy Insider Threat Program; NIA N72, N2N6; Richard.e.habina2.civ@us.navy.mil; 703-604-6297. - Marine Corps: Clinton Pavelko; Marine Corps Insider Threat Program; usmc_insider_risk_admin@usmc.mil; 703-692-4269. 6. The risk of insider threat actions is increasing as malign individuals and governments seek new ways to exploit vulnerabilities within our organization and its people. It is imperative that every member of our team remains vigilant to the indicators associated with insider risk and does not hesitate to intervene or report when they see or hear something. 7. Released by the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//