NATIONAL INSIDER THREAT AWARENESS MONTH 2023
Date Signed: 8/14/2023 | MARADMINS Number: 398/23
MARADMINS : 398/23

R 112010Z AUG 23
MARADMIN 398/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DC I WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/NATIONAL INSIDER THREAT AWARENESS MONTH 2023//
POC/S. A. SIMPSON/CIV/SECURITY DIRECTOR, DC I/703-692-0455/STEPHEN.A.SIMPSON@USMC.MIL//
POC/B. A. NIESENT/CIV/INSIDER THREAT PROGRAM MANAGER, DC I/703-692-4231/BRANNON.A.NIESENT@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMAKS/1.  Purpose.  This MARADMIN provides guidance on the Marine Corps’ observance of, and participation in, National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM) 2023.
2.  Background.  NITAM is held annually in September and serves as a nationally recognized opportunity for increasing insider threat (InT) awareness for the purpose of promoting safety, economic stability, and national security within public and private sector organizations.  The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, in coordination with the National Insider Threat Task Force, and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, establishes the annual theme for NITAM and provides Department of Defense (DoD) Components with guidance on the execution of their NITAM efforts.  This year’s theme is Bystander Engagement, focusing on the critical role that bystanders play in our everyday work environments.  Bystander Engagement is the concept whereby an individual is aware of concerning behaviors, knows how to act on those concerns, and takes appropriate action.  This year's theme encourages every member of the DoD to take action and do their part to recognize and report concerning behaviors, to facilitate early intervention and positive outcomes for at-risk individuals and the organizations to which they belong.
3.  Execution.  Recent security incidents highlight the lifetime obligation of every Marine, Civilian Marine, and contractor to safeguard classified information and to remain vigilant in their commitment to protect themselves and their colleagues from a myriad of threats.  The goal of NITAM 2023 is to reduce risks to Marine Corps personnel, information, and mission capabilities by raising awareness to the complexity of the insider risk problem set and challenges posed by our increasingly hyperconnected world.  To support the achievement of this goal, leaders are encouraged to participate in NITAM sponsored events and facilitate insider risk related training within their units throughout the month of September.
3.a.  Scheduled NITAM events and activities.  Visit https:(slash)(slash)www.information.marines.mil/Units/Insider-threat/Events for a full listing of NITAM events.
3.a.1.  Virtual Workshops.  Multiple virtual workshops proctored by experts representing the insider threat and information security communities will address the following topics: Insider Threat Program (ITP) capabilities, risk mitigation strategies, bystander intervention, Command Referral process, and Trusted Workforce 2.0.
3.a.2.  Onsite Training.  Coordinate with ITP Regional Liaison Analysts through https:(slash)(slash)www.information.marines.mil/Units/Insider-Threat/ or by contacting a Marine Corps credentialed Counterintelligence Agent or local Naval Criminal Investigative Service Special Agent to provide Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting training.
3.a.3.  Web-based Training.  Complete the Center for the Development of Security Excellence Insider Threat Awareness InT101.16 course located at https:(slash)(slash)www.cdse.edu/Training/eLearning/INT101/.
3.b.  Additionally, security, mental health, human resource, law enforcement, antiterrorism, and other resilience/force preservation stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the Counter-InT Social and Behavioral Science Summit and/or the DoD Counter Insider Threat Virtual Conference.
3.b.1.  2023 Counter-InT Social & Behavioral Science Summit.  August 29-30, 2023, at the Cooperative Plaza Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia. For more information visit https:(slash)(slash) sbssummit.com. 
3.b.2.  2023 DoD Counter Insider Threat Virtual Conference.  September 7, 2023.  For more information visit https:(slash)(slash) www.cdse.edu/Training/Webinars-and-Conferences/.
4.  Direct all questions to MARADMIN point of contacts.
5.  Release authorized by LtGen Matthew. G. Glavy, Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.//