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===Area Control===
 
Within NSA installations there are generally two types of areas,
Administrative and Secure.  An Administrative Area is one in which
storage of classified information is not authorized, and in which
discussions of a classified nature are forbidden.  This type of area
would include the corridors, restrooms, cafeterias, visitor control
areas, credit union, barber shop, and drugstore.  Since uncleared,
non-NSA personnel are often present in these areas, all Agency
personnel must ensure that no classified information is
discussed in an Administrative Area.
 
Classified information being transported within Agency facilities
must be placed within envelopes, folders, briefcases, etc. to ensure
that its contents or classification markings are not disclosed to
unauthorized persons, or that materials are not inadvertently dropped
enroute.
 
The normal operational work spaces within an NSA facility are
designated Secure Areas.  These areas are approved for classified
discussions and for the storage of classified material.  Escorts must
be provided if it is necessary for uncleared personnel (repairmen,
etc.) to enter Secure Areas, an all personnel within the areas must
be made aware of the presence of uncleared individuals. All unknown,
unescorted visitors to Secure Areas should be immediately challenged
by the personnel within the area, regardless of the visitors'
clearance level (as indicated by their badge color).
 
The corridor doors of these areas must be locked with a deadbolt and
all classified information in the area must be properly secured after
normal working hours or whenever the area is unoccupied.  When
storing classified material, the most sensitive material must be
stored in the most secure containers.  Deadbolt keys for doors to
these areas must be returned to the key desk at the end of the
workday.
 
For further information regarding Secure Areas, consult the Physical
Security Division (M51) or your staff Security Officer.