Federal Facility Security

The Interagency Security Committee (ISC) collaboratively establishes policies, monitors compliance, and enhances the security and protection of Federal Facilities.

Overview 

On October 19, 1995, six months after the Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, President Clinton issued Executive Order (EO) 12977, creating the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) to address continuing government-wide security for federal facilities. On November 27, 2023, President Biden signed EO 14111, which supersedes EO 12977, to reinforce the importance of federal facility security in the face of both persistent and emerging threats. 

CISA’s Role 

In 2003, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was made the home of the ISC upon its transfer from the General Services Administration (GSA) in accordance with Executive Order 13286. In August 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Security delegated the ISC Chair to the DHS Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection. As of 2019, this position is the Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

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Interagency Security Committee (ISC)

The Interagency Security Committee (ISC) collaboratively establishes policies, monitors compliance, and enhances the security and protection of Federal Facilities.

Risk Management Process & Facility Security Committee Training

The Interagency Security Committee's (ISC) Risk Management Process and Facility Security Committee (RMP & FSC) Training provides an understanding of the ISC, the ISC Risk Management Process Standard (RMP Standard), and the roles and responsibilities.

President Biden Signs Executive Order 14111

President Biden signed Executive Order 14111 to reinforce the importance of, and strengthen, the security of Executive Branch federal facilities in the face of both persistent and emerging threats.

Publications

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 

All ISC Publications

ISC Standard: Risk Management Process

PUBLICATION
This ISC Standard is the core doctrine that establishes a single, formalized process for assessing risk and determining federal facility security requirements.
Download File (PDF, 2.69 MB)

ISC Standard: Items Prohibited in Federal Facilities

PUBLICATION
This ISC Standard establishes a process for detailing control of prohibited items into federal facilities and that identifies responsibilities for denying entry to those who attempt to enter with such items.
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ISC Planning and Response to an Active Shooter Guide

PUBLICATION
This guide provides key ISC guidance for Executive Branch federal departments and agencies on how to plan for and respond to active shooter incidents.
Download File (PDF, 1.4 MB)

Trainings

The Interagency Security Committee (ISC) builds individual and organizational capability to successfully implement ISC policies, standards, and recommendations through in-person and virtual training offerings. This is achieved through the delivery of the ISC’s award winning, and International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) certified ISC Risk Management Process (RMP) and Facility Security Committee (FSC) training program.

ALL ISC TRAININGS

Additional Information on the ISC

Membership

Membership in the ISC consists of senior level executives from 66 federal departments and agencies.

Compliance

Influences departments and agencies to follow ISC policies and standards through compliance reporting, assistance, and verification.

Training

The ISC, which addresses security for all federal facilities, has a variety of online and interactive training courses.

ISC Regional Advisors

Serve as a resource to address ISC-related questions and concerns. They provide stakeholders at regional or field offices a variety of advisory services including outreach, training, and support for implementing compliance programs.

Webinars

Designed to promote and share expertise and guidance on ISC policies, standards, and recommendations for federal facility infrastructure security and resilience. 

News & Updates

Keep up with ISC news and updates through the annual reports, newsletter, and current event announcements.

Additional Resources

View the authorities and superseded products for the ISC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Interagency Security Committee (ISC).

Contact 

General Questions: ISC.DHS.GOV@hq.dhs.gov  

Training:  rmp_fsctrng@cisa.dhs.gov  

Compliance: isccs-support@hq.dhs.gov  

FOUO Publication Access Request: TRIPwire at TOC@mail.cisa.gov