DoD 5200.1-M, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEMS PROTECTION PROGRAM (03 1994)

DoD 5200.1-M, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEMS PROTECTION PROGRAM (03 1994)., In accordance with DoD Directive 5200.1 (reference (f)), and DoD Instruction 5000.2 (reference (g)), and DoD 5400.7-R reference (h)), this Manual prescribes standards, criteria, and methodology for the identification and protection of DoD Essential Program Information, Technologies, and/or Systems (EPITS) within DoD acquisition programs. Any additional guidance issued by the DoD Components to implement the requirements contained in this Manual shall be furnished to the DASD(I) within 6 months of the date of this Manual or following the issuance of additional guidance. The standards and criteria in this Manual are intended to protect against loss and unauthorized disclosure of EPITS throughout the acquisition process at all involved locations or facilities. They will also identify and reduce projected operational system susceptibility to damage, compromise, or destruction. The ultimate goal is to selectively and effectively apply security countermeasures to protect the EPITS and reduce costs by applying risk management.