Defensive Travel Briefing

1. U.S. Department of Commerce Office Of Security (OSY) Defensive Travel Briefing Cheryl L. Wieser Regional Security Officer US Department of Commerce (206) 526-6653 (206) 526-4543 Fax Updated 10/03/11 1 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

2. Purpose… • Acknowledge commerce employee’s have access to critical government information • Ensure you understand your responsibilities to protect said information • Defensive travel briefing is required by DAO 207-1 • Make you aware of the vulnerabilities of foreign travel 2 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

3. Purpose • Pres. Dir. & NSC-12 “security awareness and reporting foreign contacts” • Establish and maintain security awareness programs • Focus on intelligence gathering threats 3 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

4. Areas of Interest… • Export Administration Act • Trade Issues • Economic Indicators • Industrial Resources • Production capabilities • Manufacturing • Critical Technologies • Satellite Data • Telecommunications and computer sciences information • Access to facilities • Access to information YOU 4 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

5. National Security Threat • A threat to our national security is any foreign intelligence activity regardless of the country which is: • Targeting US intelligence and foreign affairs information and/or US government officials. 5 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

6. Threat List • Directed at critical technologies • Collection of US industrial proprietary economic information • Collection of information relating to defense establishments and national preparedness • Proliferation of special weapons of mass destruction 6 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

7. Prior to Departure… • Contact the security office for travel advisories or the department of state for recorded messages at 202-647-5225 • Carefully complete your visa application • Do not carry any item which may be viewed a controversial or is prohibited • Political material • Pornographic material 7 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

8. Prior to Departure… • Prescription drugs should be clearly marked • Avoid carrying letters or packages with you. • You may be viewed as a courier • Do not take classified material with you • Send through proper channels • Limit the amount of ID you take with you. Keep records of what you do take and record serial numbers • You are discouraged from taking a lap top computer with you 8 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

9. Upon Arrival • Declare all money and valuables • Retain declaration slips • Keep receipts of all money exchanges • Undeclared items are subject to confiscation upon departure • Declare cameras, radios, etc • Contact local embassy and provide your local address and anticipated length of stay • Use of public transportation is recommended. Taxis’ are the preferred method 9 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

10. Activities & Behavior… • Maintain a low profile • Never engage in illegal activities • Avoid excessive drinking • Use caution if gambling • Never discuss classified or sensitive information in: • Hotel rooms or lobbies • Vehicles • Restaurants or other public places 10 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

11. Activities & Behavior… • If you locate possible surveillance equipment: • Do not try to neutralize or dismantle it • Contac the local embassy or consulate • Contact the security office upon your return and report the incident • Never leave a briefcase unattended in rooms or hotel safes • Physical surveillance is better ignored than evaded 11 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

12. Activities & Behavior… • Never photograph military personnel or facilities • Beware of overly friendly individuals • Do not transport packages back to the US • Avoid areas of unrest, demonstrations or protests • If arrested or detained: • Contact embassy or consulate • Make no statements, sign nothing 12 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

13. Upon return… • Notify security of any unusual incident(s) • Receive debriefing if assigned 90 days or more • You must report all contact with a person of any nationality when: • Unauthorized access to material is sought Notify Security if: You are concerned that you are a target of an actual of attempted exploitation by a foreign entity. 13 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

14. Emergency Notification • Provide family members or a close friend of your anticipated address and phone number • 24 HR State Department Operation Center (202)647-1512. They may be able to assist others in reaching you in case of an emergency. 14 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

15. Questions 15 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!

16. Western Region Security Office Cheryl L. Wieser, RSO, (206)526-6653 Michael Shearin, (206)526-6674 Tonya D. Riddick, (206)526-4838 Fax: (206)526-4543 16 Security is Everyone's Responsibility – See Something, Say Something!