http://www.dksi.bg/RSS feed of dksi.bg60http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Vietnam_24_08_2010.htmOn 24 August 2010 a working meeting between the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam H.E. Mr. Tran Van Thinh was held. Both parties expressed their consent on the signing of Bilateral Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information, as it was agreed negotiations to be started in this direction. The meeting was held at the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Sofia and was conducted in working atmosphere. NewsMon, 30 Aug 2010 07:32:00 GMT{A4C53FA2-279A-4164-8C39-14B6D51A2EF9}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Finland_19_07_2010.htmOn 19 July 2010, by the initiative of the State Commission on Information Security, at the Embassy of the Republic of Finland a working meeting between the Deputy Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mr. Zahari Zahariev and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland Her Excellence Mrs. Tarja Laitiainen was held. The reason for the meeting was the procedure opened by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the award of special public procurement with the subject “Actualization of color orthophoto map with subsequent processing after new plane photographing /by parts/ of the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria in which participate a large scope of foreign legal entities including Finnish company. The purpose of the meeting was to give maximum publicity and transparency to the procedure and some legal requirements, related to the participation of foreign legal entities in the procedure for awarding and executing of special public procurements in Bulgaria, to be discussed. NewsMon, 19 Jul 2010 09:38:28 GMT{7202CB16-E8A7-468F-8914-7C33AC43C345}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Greece_16_07_2010.htmOn 16 July 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the Counselor on Economical and Trade Affairs at the Embassy of the Hellenic Republic Mrs. Teologia Vulgari. The reason for the meeting was the procedure opened by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the award of special public procurement with the subject “Actualization of color orthophoto map with subsequent processing after new plane photographing /by parts/ of the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria in which participate a large scope of foreign legal entities including Greek company. The purpose of the meeting was to give maximum publicity and transparency to the procedure and some legal requirements, related to the participation of foreign legal entities in the procedure for awarding and executing of special public procurements in Bulgaria, to be discussed. NewsMon, 19 Jul 2010 07:07:00 GMT{DC380316-C873-4D8E-86D3-8C7EE4235A3C}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Dania_16_07_2010.htmOn 16 July 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Kore Erhard Janson. The reason for the meeting was the procedure opened by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the award of special public procurement with the subject “Actualization of color orthophoto map with subsequent processing after new plane photographing /by parts/ of the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria”. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the possibility for undertaking actions on the preparation of Draft Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Denmark. During the meeting the Chairperson of the SCIS presented in brief the requirements of our national legislation regarding to the protection of classified information from unauthorized access. The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark H.E. Mr. Kore Erhard Janson shared on his behalf that in the regulatory framework of the Kingdom of Denmark there is no specific provision which requires the exchange of classified information to be released on the grounds of an Agreement entered in force. However, he took on the engagement to take up the possibilities for the possible signing of such Agreement. Mrs. Markova emphasized on the importance of such type of agreements as they give the opportunity for extension of the relations between the states in different fields of public life. The meeting went on in working atmosphere. NewsMon, 19 Jul 2010 07:01:00 GMT{59D9C639-3BF6-445C-B23C-965B93460B11}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Izrael_16_07_2010.htmOn 16 July 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel H.E. Mr. Noah Gal Gendler. The reason for the meeting was the procedure opened by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the award of special public procurement with the subject “Actualization of color orthophoto map with subsequent processing after new plane photographing /by parts/ of the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria in which participate a large scope of foreign legal entities including Israeli company. The purpose of the meeting was to give maximum publicity and transparency to the procedure and some legal requirements, related to the participation of foreign legal entities in the procedure for awarding and executing of special public procurements in Bulgaria, to be discussed. NewsFri, 16 Jul 2010 07:49:03 GMT{AF63EBA5-6E55-4384-A197-378199582D04}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Portugalia_15_07_2010.htmOn 15 July 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Portuguese Republic H.E. Mr. Rui Felix Alves. The reason for the meeting was the procedure opened by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the award of special public procurement with the subject “Actualization of color orthophoto map with subsequent processing after new plane photographing /by parts/ of the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria in which participate a large scope of foreign legal entities including Portuguese company. The purpose of the meeting was to give maximum publicity and transparency to the procedure and some legal requirements, related to the participation of foreign legal entities in the procedure for awarding and executing of special public procurements in Bulgaria, to be discussed. NewsFri, 16 Jul 2010 06:21:00 GMT{7DBB6793-46CE-4388-8229-18C735C8FD74}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Czech_14_07_2010.htmOn 14 July 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic H.E. Mr. Martin Klepetko. The reason for the meeting was the procedure opened by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the award of special public procurement with the subject “Actualization of color orthophoto map with subsequent processing after new plane photographing /by parts/ of the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria in which participate a large scope of foreign legal entities including Czech company. The purpose of the meeting was to give maximum publicity and transparency to the procedure and some legal requirements, related to the participation of foreign legal entities in the procedure for awarding and executing of special public procurements in Bulgaria, to be discussed. NewsThu, 15 Jul 2010 07:12:33 GMT{73FA1042-C249-408D-A384-BC81F37B4D37}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Rumania_14_07_2010.htmOn 14 July 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of Romania Mr. Cornel Visiou. The reason for the meeting was the procedure opened by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the award of special public procurement with the subject “Actualization of color orthophoto map with subsequent processing after new plane photographing /by parts/ of the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria in which participate a large scope of foreign legal entities including Romanian company. The purpose of the meeting was to give maximum publicity and transparency to the procedure and some legal requirements, related to the participation of foreign legal entities in the procedure for awarding and executing of special public procurements in Bulgaria, to be discussed. NewsThu, 15 Jul 2010 07:09:28 GMT{3804C148-DA3B-41D0-B142-19EEA34C0894}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Croatia_14_07_2010.htmOn 14 July 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Croatia H.E. Mrs. H.E. Mrs. Danijela Barishić. The reason for the meeting was the procedure opened by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the award of special public procurement with the subject “Actualization of color orthophoto map with subsequent processing after new plane photographing /by parts/ of the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria in which participate a large scope of foreign legal entities including Croatian company. The purpose of the meeting was to give maximum publicity and transparency to the procedure and some legal requirements, related to the participation of foreign legal entities in the procedure for awarding and executing of special public procurements in Bulgaria, to be discussed. NewsThu, 15 Jul 2010 07:06:52 GMT{1CC9B623-8ABA-4C82-AC26-EAABC0D122A0}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Ministry_of_interior_07_07_2010.htmToday, 7 July 2010, at the Ministry of Interior the State Commission on Information Security carried out training on the implementation of the Ordinance for the award of special public procurements. Information security officers of the structure of the Ministry and employees of its administration took part at the training. The training was opened by Pavlin Dimitrov, Deputy Minister of Interior and by Tsveta Markova, Chairperson of SCIS. On behalf of the Commission the Deputy Chairperson of SCIS Mr. Zahari Zahariev also participated in the training, and the lecturers were confirmed experts of the “Internal Security” and the “Legal and International Legal Affairs” Directorates. The program included the following main topics:  Industrial security;  Award of special public procurements;  Internal rules for the award of special public procurements;  Risk analysis. During the discussion held many issues were covered with regard to the implementation of the Ordinance for the award of special public procurements and the practice on conducting researches and risk analysis, and on determining special security measures for the purposes of procedures on the award of special public procurements. NewsFri, 09 Jul 2010 14:02:43 GMT{88B5355F-4A5A-4291-B431-C9AECD7D373D}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Korea_06_07_2010.htmOn 6 July 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Chun Bee-ho. Mrs. Markova introduced His Excellence Mr. Chun Bee – ho to the functions of the SCIS as National security authority. She stressed that the Commission exercises methodological assistance and control over the activities of the security and public order services. Both sides shared their positive estimation of the signing of Agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea in the field of the protection of classified information. As the Republic of Korea has a significant progress in the field of technologies, the Agreement creates conditions for the participation of its companies in signing contracts in Bulgaria. Mrs. Markova expressed her willingness for the activation of the practical implementation of the Agreement in force with the aim of increasing the commercial exchange between the two states. His Excellence Mr. Chun Bee – ho explained that this is also his willingness and that in the frames of his mandate he will work for more active participation of Korean companies in Bulgaria. He informed that in the autumn of this year IT Cooperation Center will be established between the Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications of the Republic of Bulgaria. The meeting was held at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in working atmosphere. NewsWed, 07 Jul 2010 06:35:50 GMT{6D365469-8B8A-4663-B383-2326B55CA480}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Inf_06_2010.htmOpen in MS WORD formatNewsThu, 17 Jun 2010 07:42:00 GMT{F337E523-3472-43CF-91C9-3F948EA23927}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/IND_sig_30_06_2010.htmOn 30 June 2010 at 10 o’clock at the building of the SCIS a meeting on industrial security was held with the participation of the information security officers of the central structures of the state administration of the Republic of Bulgaria and representatives of the State Agency “National Security”. During the meeting some practical issues were discussed related to the procedure on assigning special public procurement and the measures for protecting classified information during the execution of contracts which impose access to such information. NewsThu, 01 Jul 2010 14:13:03 GMT{97C80670-48C4-4A1A-9E5E-A85543E8FD35}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Obuchenie_23_2010.htmOn 23rd June 2010 the State Commission on Information Security provided continuing education on Documentary Security to the Heads of Registries from the Security Services and the Public Order Services. The education was opened by the Deputy Chairperson Mr. Zahari Zahariev. Experts from the “Classified Information Protection”, “Internal Security” and “Legal and International Legal” Directorates participated in it. In her lecture Mrs. Yuliana Georgieva, Chief Expert in “Classified Information Protection” Directorate presented the general aspects of handling with National Classified Information and NATO Classified Information according to the Classified Information Protection Act, Security Policy and NATO Directive on Information Security. Analysis upon findings of inspection done in NATO Classified Information Registries by the central administration and the Security Services and the Public Order Services was presented by Mr. Nikolay Katsarski, Head of Unit in “Classified Information Protection” Directorate. During the discussion in the end of education were considered numerous questions concerning practical implementation of NATO Directive on Information Security, correctly specification of classification level, storage, destruction and additional multiplication of information. Accent was put on the mars and the specification upon materials and documents with Classified Information contents according to the requirements. The education completed with expressed willing for assistance and collaboration on behalf of the SCIS in relation to the risen questions about correctly implementation of the CIPA and the NATO Regulative Documents. NewsThu, 24 Jun 2010 10:01:34 GMT{42004E69-1A80-4F6C-84F6-D53136EAD997}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Aljir_22_06_2010.htmOn 22nd June 2010 was held a working meeting between the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria His Excellence Mr. Ahmed Boutache. His Excellence demonstrated interest to the intensive international activity of the State Commission on Information Security and the great numbers of international agreements contracted by the Republic of Bulgaria in the area of Classified Information as with European as well as other countries. Mrs. Markova focused on the fact that the State Commission on Information Security draws its interests via two ways. It received some information concerning exterior political and economic priorities of the Republic of Bulgaria by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Other way was related to the base on Bilateral relations and the activity of the state which demonstrated interest in signing of Bilateral Agreement in the area of Classified Information. Both sides expressed their willing to contract above mentioned Agreement between Bulgaria and Algeria. It was underlined that it would have been possible after assigning the authority in Algeria having the same competence and functions as the SCIS had. His Excellence stated his opinion that that sort of authority was the Intelligence and Security Department which was a part in the structure of the Ministry of Defense and expressed his readiness to collaborate. The meeting was held in the Headquarters of the State Commission on Information Security in professional environment.NewsTue, 22 Jun 2010 12:33:43 GMT{E6187FC4-54E4-4E91-B57A-9F2810ECBC78}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_SCIS_16_06_2010.htmOn 16 June 2010 a working meeting was held between the State Commission on Information Security with representatives of the mobile operators, Internet providers, State Agency “National Security”, the Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Specialized Directorate “Technical Operations” – Ministry of Interior. Carrying out such a meeting was imposed with regard to the amendments in the Electronic Communications Act and the obligations originating from them and from the Special Intelligence Means Act. During the conversations issues were discussed related to the practical implementation of the requirements for release of information for the needs of discovering and investigating severe crimes according to Chapter Nine “a” of the Penal Code, pursuant the provisions of the Electronic Communications Act and the Classified Information Protection Act. The meeting which continued more than an hour remained opened for future initiatives for discussions with regard to the questions that were raised. NewsFri, 18 Jun 2010 12:59:10 GMT{4D996E01-1E19-4BD7-A740-F8115337C831}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Oman_15_06_2010.htmOn 15 June 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Ali Abdullah Al Mahruqi. During the meeting Mrs. Markova introduced Mr. Mahruqi to the functions of SCIS as state authority which carries out the policy of the Republic of Bulgaria on the protection of classified information and as National security authority according to the NATO and EU criteria. She stressed that one of the main directions of the activities of the SCIS are the international relations on bilateral base. Mrs. Markova presented to Mr. Mahruqi Draft Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information and explained that such type of Agreements create preconditions for deepening the relations between the states in different fields of public life. On his behalf Mr. Mahruqi expressed approval to the possibility of signing such Agreement as it will give opportunities for participation of companies of the Sultanate of Oman in tenders and projects in the Republic of Bulgaria. He took on the engagement to submit the Draft to the competent authorities the Sultanate of Oman in order negotiations to be started. Mr. Mahruqi thanked for the extended invitation and confirmed his willingness for deepening the cooperation with the State Commission on Information Security. On her behalf Mrs. Markova thanked for the manifested consideration and confirmed he readiness for assistance. The meeting was held at the building of the SCIS and was carried out in working atmosphere.NewsTue, 15 Jun 2010 09:20:00 GMT{CCD8C2E4-6B9C-471A-971A-33E367BF63A1}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Registraturi_11_06_2010.htmOn 11 June 2010, The Heads of registries of the central state authorities and the authorities of the judicial system of the Republic of Bulgaria passed current training on documentary security, organized by the State Commission on Information Security. The training was headed by the Chairperson of the State commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova. The participants were introduced to the analysis of the results of the methodological assistance and control of the registries for NATO classified information of the central authorities, provided by experts of the SCIS. In her lecture, Yuliana Georgieva, expert from the SCIS, presented the main accents of handling national and NATO classified information in accordance with the CIPA, the Security Policy and the Directive on the security of information of NATO. During the training issues were discussed on the determination of the character of information as classified, its storage, destruction and additional copying. An accent was put on the marking and the designations on the materials and documents, containing classified information, under the regulatory requirements. NewsMon, 14 Jun 2010 08:45:42 GMT{3B1483D5-9C15-4B75-97CE-2A35F168F6EE}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/SBOI_11_06_2010.htmBy the initiative of the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security (SCIS) Mrs. Tsveta Markova on 8 June 2010, at 11 o’clock, at the building of the SCIS, a meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian Defensive Industry Association, the Ministry of Economy and Transport and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held. The subject of the meeting was the necessity for protection of the information which is sent to the Interministerial Commission for Export Control and Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, by marking with a security classification. In the concluding part of the meeting the participants united on the idea that they would look for variants for advisable solution of the issue.NewsMon, 14 Jun 2010 08:33:28 GMT{C2EFB6AB-EBBD-4B6F-AF44-0D64F158F3BE}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Pozil_10.06.10.htmOn 10 June 2010 Mrs. Tsveta Markova – Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security had a working meeting with Mr. Scott Pozil – Commercial attaché at the Embassy of the United States of America. The subject of the meeting was the discussion of the possibilities for updating of the Agreement in force between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the United States of America concerning the protection of military classified information. The necessity for that is due to the fact that the Agreement in force was signed on 29 October 1999 before the entering into force of the Classified Information Protection Act and the regulations on its implementation and respectively the text of the Agreement contains digressions from the concepts and the rules for the protection of classified information introduced with the CIPA. The possibilities for the extension of its scope were also discussed which will give opportunity for exchange of classified information in all the fields of public life and not only in the field of defense. In the frames of the meeting Mrs. Markova presented to Mr. Pozil the Draft Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information. Mr. Pozil supported the proposal for updating and extending the subject of the Agreement in force and took on the engagement to cooperate for accelerating the process on the preparation of expert negotiations between the two states. The meeting was held in Sofia at the building of the State Commission on Information Security. NewsFri, 11 Jun 2010 06:35:14 GMT{02806427-58C3-4893-B8C8-62F7C4D5ECF0}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Kazakhstan_09_06_2010.htmIn the period 9 – 10 June at the State Commission on Information Security consultations were held with representatives of the National security authority and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan. On Bulgarian side representatives of the SCIS and of the State Agency “National Security” participated in the consultations. The subject of the consultations was the Draft Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Draft was negotiated on expert level and the fulfillment of the internal legal procedures of the two states is forthcoming. The signing of this Agreement will create possibility for the extension of the bilateral cooperation between the states in the political, military and economical fields of activity. NewsThu, 10 Jun 2010 07:11:34 GMT{62BABF2D-2ED8-43E6-AA11-A7A5A87EBEE7}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Bosna_07_06_2010.htmIn the period 7th – 8th June 2010 the State Commission on Information Security held consultations with representatives of the National security authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The subject of the consultations was the Draft Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Draft was negotiated on expert level and the fulfillment of the internal legal procedures of the two countries is forthcoming. The signing of this Agreement will create a legal possibility for the effective implementation of Police Cooperation Convention for Southeast Europe. NewsMon, 07 Jun 2010 09:53:00 GMT{5719014E-269D-484B-BE1C-467AC6CC9639}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Bosna_01_06_2010.htmOn 1st June 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova carried out a working meeting with the First Secretary in the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mr. Božo Dragičević. During the meeting Mrs. Markova introduced Mr. Dragičević to the functions of SCIS as state authority which carries out the policy of the Republic of Bulgaria on the protection of classified information and as National security authority according to the NATO and EU criteria. The preparation of the forthcoming visit of representatives of the National security authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Republic of Bulgaria was discussed. The aim of the visit is carrying out expert discussions on the preparation of Draft Agreement on mutual protection of classified information. Mr. Dragičević expressed great satisfaction by the acceleration of the development of the process and thanked for the invitation for the visit, extended by the SCIS. The meeting was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was held in working atmosphere.NewsTue, 01 Jun 2010 10:45:29 GMT{9DFF596D-2F4C-4940-A193-715C87294A5A}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Seminar_Kremikovtsi_20.05.10.htmThe State Commission on Information Security is carrying out a workshop on 20th and 21st May with experts from State Agency “National Security” and with information security officers from the central state authorities and the judicial system of the Republic of Bulgaria at the Center for Development of Human Resources and Regional Initiatives under the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy in Kremikovtsi. During the workshop will be examined the practice on the implementation of the regulatory framework in the field of the protection of classified information and proposals for its optimization will be discussed. Current issues on the amelioration of the coordination and the organization of the work on the protection of national and foreign classified information will be debated. NewsThu, 20 May 2010 13:23:17 GMT{34FF26DA-BFAC-4AE3-BAFA-85F623A345D3}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Germany_19_05_2010.htmDuring 18-19th May 2010 the State Commission on Information Security hosted a bilateral working meeting with the representatives from the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Ministry of Defense, Federal Ministry of Economics and Technologies and National Security Authority of the Federal Republic of Germany. The topic of the meeting was discussion on opportunities to update the valid agreement between the government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the government of the Federal Republic of Germany on mutual secret information protection. Necessity is due to the fact that the valid agreement had been contracted before the Classified Information Protection Act and Regulatory Framework entered into force and respectively the content of the agreement had digressions from the terms and rules for Classified Information Protection introduced by the CIPA. The opportunities related to the ways of updating the valid agreement were also discussed – by correction or by withdrawal and contracting a new one. On behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria in the meeting took part representatives from SCIS and National Agency “National Security”. Working sessions were held in an atmosphere of dialogue and good collaboration. The meeting was held in Sofia at the headquarters of the State Commission on Information Security.NewsWed, 19 May 2010 12:23:00 GMT{91521906-891A-4366-AB9E-FFD8A1414060}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Parlament_24.03.2010.htmOn 24 March 2010 the State Commission on Information Security carried out a joint session with the Foreign Policy and Defence Committee of the National Assembly. At the beginning of the meeting Mrs. Markova outlined the importance of the SCIS not only as a state authority which carries out the policy of the Republic of Bulgaria on the classified information protection, but also as National security authority of the Republic of Bulgaria according to NATO and EU criteria. The role of the bilateral agreements on exchange and protection of classified information with states that are not members of NATO or EU was also emphasized, as they represent a legal instrument facilitating the development of the relations of the Republic of Bulgaria with other states, not only in the field of classified information protection, but in all the spheres of public life. On behalf of the members of the Parliament questions were raised regarding to the duration of the vetting procedures for issuing of security clearance, the problems with the correct determination of classification levels and the observed tendency towards groundless marking with higher classification levels of documents, containing classified information, as well the necessity for legislative amendments in the regulatory framework on classified information protection. Mrs. Markova answered in details to the questions, and stressed on the importance of training as essential element of classified information protection and one of the important functions of the SCIS. The deputies thanked for the initiative of the SCIS regarding to the joint session that was held, stressed on their interest to the issues discussed and expressed willingness for future cooperation with the Commission. The joint session was conducted at the building of the SCIS and was carried out in the environment of constructive dialogue. NewsThu, 25 Mar 2010 09:21:26 GMT{E13ABE69-2BB5-48D0-8E46-2F83DC048DF9}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Spravka_deinost_DKSI_mart.htmREFERENCENewsMon, 19 Apr 2010 07:02:06 GMT{2370EC8F-F0E5-4EC9-A630-461CC2C518A3}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/april_2010.htmREFERENCENewsWed, 12 May 2010 14:56:16 GMT{1459F90F-B2AB-47DD-8643-675B62BA360A}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Bosna_Herzegovina_07_04_2010.htmOn 7 April 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Lieutenant general Sifet Podzic. During the meeting Mrs. Markova introduced the Ambassador to the role and functions of the SCIS as state authority which carries out the state policy in the field of classified information protection and as National Security Authority for the Republic of Bulgaria, in accordance to NATO and EU requirements. On his behalf Mr. Podzic emphasized that he knows well the importance of state authorities with powers similar to those of SCIS and the specific character of the activity on the protection of classified information. Mrs. Markova presented to the attention of the Ambassador a Draft Agreement on exchange and mutual protection of classified information, which is to be used as basis for consultations between the two states on the preparation of signing. She stressed on the importance of such type of agreements and on the significance of signing of such agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina with regard to the cooperation between the two states related to the practical implementation of the Police cooperation Convention for Southeast Europe. She expressed the willingness and the readiness of the Bulgarian side efforts to be put on the preparation of Draft Agreement on exchange and protection of classified information, which to be signed during the planned in May meeting of the Committee of Ministers, which will be held in Sofia presided over by the Republic of Bulgaria. Ambassador Podzic took on the engagement to present the Draft to the competent structures of Bosnia and Herzegovina for legal opinion. He expressed readiness to provide the necessary cooperation for acceleration of the process on the preparation of the Draft with the aim of its signing during the planned in May meeting of the Committee of Ministers. Both sides expressed their satisfaction of the discussions held and their readiness for deepening the cooperation. The meeting was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in working atmosphere.NewsWed, 07 Apr 2010 10:11:00 GMT{133EDA49-13CB-4A19-B5A6-5798A45FEE3D}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/AFCEA_01_04_2010.htmOn 1 April 2010, in Sofia, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova held a working meeting with the President and Chief Executive Officer of AFCEA International, the World Association for Communications, Information Technologies, Intelligence and Global Security Mr. Kent Schneider. During the meeting the activity of the State Commission on Information Security was presented as authority, carrying out the policy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the field of classified information protection, and its role as National security authority in the area of communication and information technologies. On his behalf Kent Schneider thanked for the opportunity to be introduced to the activities and aims of the State Commission on Information Security and emphasized that the main efforts in the activity of AFCEA are in the field of C4I Systems (Consultations, Command, Control, Computers and Intelligence) and cyber defence. Mrs. Markova proposed, in the context of cyber defence, to discuss the possibilities for providing methodological assistance and cooperation for the establishment of Regional Center in South-Eastern Europe for computer incidents training. Mr. Schneider declared readiness to provide full assistance in this field through the AFCEA section in Sofia. The meeting was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in working atmosphere. NewsTue, 06 Apr 2010 08:26:00 GMT{D0E002F7-67A8-4DDF-9D45-14E3CA3815AE}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Amb_Fra_31.03.2010.htmOn 31 March 2010 in the city of Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova is being held a working meeting with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of France in the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Etien de Ponsen. During the meeting Mrs. Markova represents to the Ambassador the State Commission on Information Security in its functions as a state authority implementing state policy in the area of Classified Information Protection and as a National Security Authority of the Republic of Bulgaria fulfilling the NATO and EU requirements. On his behalf Mr. Ponsen emphasizes the significance of state authorities having power as the SCIS. He draws special attention on the activity on Classified Information Protection which requires high standards of professionalism and lack of political affiliation. He states the position that it is a state official service closely joined and responsible as for the national security as the international relations of the country related to the security guarantee and Foreign Classified Information Protection, provided to the Republic of Bulgaria. The Ambassador underlines in the sense that institutions as the SCIS has to be solid and political neutral. Both sides reveal their satisfaction of existing collaboration and declare their willing to keep good relationship. The meeting is held in the Headquarters of the SCIS in professional environment. NewsWed, 31 Mar 2010 13:34:00 GMT{DE8082D0-3186-4AD1-AD46-285FA0806BD1}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Commission+for+the+control+on+SANS_25_03.htmOn 25 March 2010, during the regular session of the Commission for the control on SANS, a joint discussion of the Annual report of the SCIS on the overall activity on the status of the classified information protection in 2009, was held between the Commission for the control on SANS in the 41st National Assembly and the State Commission on Information Security. NewsFri, 26 Mar 2010 10:15:00 GMT{253FFD38-E111-4D5F-A7C5-8DADFA104096}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Ambasador_29.03.2010.htmOn 29 March 2010 in the city of Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova holds a working meeting with the Ambassador of the United States of America His Excellence Mr. James Warlick. During the meeting the activity of the State Commission on Information Security as a National Security Authority is being presented. Special attention is drawn on the opportunity for contacting the new Agreement on exchange and mutual classified information protection between Republic of Bulgaria and the United States of America Mrs. Markova the core and significance of such agreement presents in details, which gives opportunities for exchange of classified information in all field of collaboration not only in the area of defense, that gets to the point of current agreement. Necessity is due to the fact that the agreement being in force was contracted before the Classified Information Protection Act and Regulatory Framework were introduced so that it needs updating. The Ambassador demonstrates interest to the suggestion but he announces that the preparation for new agreement is rather difficult process for the American side. It would be easier to introduce some amendments in the agreement being in force. Despite of the fact, the Ambassador commits to undertake comparative analysis between the agreement still being in force and the Draft Sample Project presented by the Bulgarian side, which is going to reveal what way should be taken by the American side – for contracting of new or correction of old agreement. During the meeting Mrs. Markova presents the idea for establishing a Centre for Computer Accidents in the Republic of Bulgaria. SCIS working together with State Agency National Security could be initiate and coordinate the process by methodological support of the USA Embassy. The Ambassador expresses his willingness to pursue a research in the area. He highly appreciates the idea as a well-timed for the region. Mr. Warlick thanks for the time passes and gives his assurance that we would continue excellent collaboration between the State Commission on Information Security and the USA Embassy in the Republic of Bulgaria. He declares readiness for additional appointment to be made after analysis and formulation of the American position on the risen questions. Mrs. Markova thanks on her behalf for the methodological support on of the side of the Embassy during the period of preparation of the Republic of Bulgaria for full membership in NATO, since the American Embassy has been a Point of Contact for Bulgaria until now. On behalf of the SCIS she confirms willingness for interaction. The meeting is conducted in the headquarters of the SCIS in working environment. NewsMon, 29 Mar 2010 14:39:00 GMT{9A0DC7B3-3F29-47F1-9BEC-21C451A4344C}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Report_2009_19.03.2010.htmOn 19 March 2009 at 11 o’clock at the Central Military Club, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security (SCIS) Mrs. Tsveta Markova presented the Annual report on the overall activity on the classified information protection in 2009. The event was attended by representatives of the central authorities of the Republic of Bulgaria, the security and public order services, as well as of the diplomatic military corps in the country. The report includes the main aspects of the activities of the SCIS in its capacity of National Security Authority, of the security and public order services, as well as of the organizational entities on the implementation of the CIPA. Special attention in this year’s report is devoted to the actions done last year, in accordance with the recommendations made by the National Assembly during the adoption of the report for 2008 and these are namely – activation of the international cooperation, adoption of European standards and good international practices, enhancement of the control on the handling of classified information and etc. The main accents in this year’s report were put on: - risks and threats for the status of the National system for the protection of classified information; - analysis of the status of the National system for the protection of classified information – activity of the SCIS as National Security Authority, of the security and public order services and the other organizational entities on the implementation of the CIPA; - international activities in the field of classified information protection – international legal regulatory framework, cooperation between the Republic of Bulgaria in the field of security and NATO and EU, development of the bilateral and multilateral cooperation; - training in the field of classified information protection; - directions of priority in the activity of SCIS, the security and public order services and the other subjects of the National system for the protection of classified information in 2010. Before the presentation of the report the Chairperson of the SCIS Mrs. Tsveta Markova gave press conference to the media. NewsTue, 23 Mar 2010 08:46:51 GMT{13E36530-6850-454B-A33D-C376580D96F6}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/S_Afrika_11_03_2010.htmOn 11 March 2010 in Sofia the the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova carried out a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa the Republic of Bulgaria H.E.Mrs. Sheila Camerer. During the meeting Mrs. Markova presented the role and functions of the SCIS as a state authority which implements the classified information protection policy of the Republic of Bulgaria and as National security authority in international aspect. The possibility for opening negotiations for the signing of Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of South Africa was discussed, as South Africa has a strong developed defence industry, and such type of Agreements because they give the framework for cooperation in different spheres of public life that impose exchange of classified information. On her behalf Mrs. Camerer expressed her readiness to present officially the proposal for opening negotiations to the South - African side and stressed that for the Republic of South Africa is very important to develop economic relations with EU member states as the only country member of G - 20of the African continent. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to be introduced to the activities of the State Commission on Information Security and presented her willingness for future cooperation. Mrs. Markova also confirmed her readiness for opening of negotiations for the signing of bilateral agreement on the protection and exchange of classified information and expressed her gratitude for the manifested attention. The meeting was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere.NewsThu, 11 Mar 2010 15:22:26 GMT{66E480E2-971D-46C6-A62B-97E71C26DF55}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/With_USA_12_03_2010.htmOn 12 March 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Director of the Regional Office of the Energy Department Mr. Riaz Auan, with the Deputy Director of the Regional Office of the Energy Department Mr. Jess Banack and the counselor on political and economical affairs at the Embassy of the United States of America Mrs. Kelly Adams -Smith. During the meeting the mutual cooperation between the State Commission on Information Security and the Embassy of the United States of America was discussed. The meeting was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere. NewsMon, 15 Mar 2010 08:49:43 GMT{BC41768D-B190-4E4A-9FD6-8B33BC7EE43D}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/With_kom_int_sec_11_03_2010.htmOn 11 March 2010 the State Commission on Information Security carried out a joint session with the Commission on Internal Security and Public Order. During the session the prepared Annual report on the overall status of the classified information protection in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2009 was put on preliminary discussion, with the aim to introduce in advance the deputies to the conclusions made regarding to the status of the National system for the protection of classified information in 2009, and to the included recommendations, given during the discussion during plenary session of the Annual report for 2008, presented to the National Assembly in 2009. On behalf of the deputies questions were raised regarding to the international cooperation which the SCIS carries out, and especially with regard to the negotiation procedures for the signing of Agreements on protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and states, that are not NATO and EU members. Mrs. Markova presented detailed information on the issue, by pointing out that the states of priority for our country are determined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the priorities of the Government on the foreign policy of the state. The cooperation between the SCIS and the State Agency “National Security” was also discussed on issues, related to the personnel security of the classified information. On behalf of the deputies a special attention was put on the training in the field of classified information and especially to the training of politicians. Mrs. Markova stressed on the importance of the training as substantial element of classified information protection and one of the important functions of the SCIS. She clarified that one of the priorities of the NATO and EU policy is the realization of thorough training on the rules for classified information protection with the aim not only of knowing them, but of establishing of the so-called “security awareness”. In conclusion the deputies pointed out the necessity for organizing training on classified information protection for politicians. On its behalf the SCIS stressed that it shares the opinion for the necessity of such training and declared its readiness for that. The deputies thanked the SCIS for the initiative of carrying out a joint session, emphasized their interest on the discussed issues and expressed willingness the discussion to be continued during a session of the Commission on Internal Security and Public Order. The joint session was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in constructive dialogue and working environment. NewsFri, 12 Mar 2010 15:53:00 GMT{B77B1023-2E13-4809-9256-2551133C8DFE}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Riera_8.03.10.htmOn 8 March 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova carried out a working meeting with the Chairperson of the Bulgarian - Catalonian Commercial Chamber Mr. Manel Riera. During the meeting Mr. Riera presented in brief its activity in Bulgaria. He makes consultations in the field of long-term planning; he assists the preparations of projects for financing by European funds. Mr. Riera expressed his willingness for close cooperation by stressing that the experience of Spain as EU member state would be of benefit to Bulgaria. He told that the first years of membership were as difficult as they are for Bulgaria but he sees potential in our country that could be developed. On her behalf Mrs. Markova presented the possibilities for deepening and extension of the bilateral relations provided by the signed Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain on mutual protection and exchange of classified information. She introduced Mr. Riera to the idea for carrying out a meeting between the Bulgarian Defence Industry Association and representatives of Spain from the field of military industry. Mrs. Markova presented in brief the international relations which the SCIS carries out in accordance with its legal powers and gave to Mr. Riera a Digest with the chronological description of this activity from the establishment of the SCIS up to the present moment. She introduced the guest with the practice of the Commission in organizing workshops in the field of industrial security with leading Bulgarian companies. Mr. Riera gave his high estimation for the professionalism in the activities of the SCIS by emphasizing the importance of the authorities like SCIS with a view to the international prestige of the state. Both parties confirmed their readiness for future cooperation. The meeting was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere.NewsMon, 08 Mar 2010 12:46:39 GMT{4F813E6A-6FD0-440E-A947-0B7437A95B06}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Amb_Spain_5.03.10.htmOn 5 March 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova carried out a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Spain H.E. Mr. Jorge Fuentes Monzonis - Villonga. During the meeting the role and functions of the SCIS as a state authority which implements the classified information protection policy of the Republic of Bulgaria and as National security authority in international aspect were presented. The importance of the signed Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain on mutual protection and exchange of classified information was stressed as it gives the framework for cooperation in different spheres of public life that impose exchange of classified information between the two states. On his behalf ambassador Monzonis-Villonga expressed his gratitude for being introduced in details with the activities and the aims of the State Commission on Information Security. He emphasized that in such sensitive field as classified information protection it is very important to keep the contacts and the practice and that the Commission is an important authority for the national security of the state. Both parties confirmed their readiness for future cooperation. The meeting was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere.NewsFri, 05 Mar 2010 11:43:00 GMT{B680CACA-E424-4F13-B056-83FDBA96EA09}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Sporazumenie_Korea_01_03_2010.htmThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Korea on exchange and protection of military classified information, signed on 27 October 2009 in Seoul, was approved by the Council of Ministers with Decision No. 53 dated 5 February 2010 and entered into force on 11 February 2010.NewsMon, 01 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMT{A988851D-1564-462C-A3E2-D0C604EBCF39}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/India_26_02_2010.htmOn 26 February 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova carried out a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Divyabh Manchanda. During the meeting the activities of the State Commission on Information Security as National Security Authority of the Republic of Bulgaria were presented. The draft Agreement for protection and exchange of classified information, submitted to the Republic of India via diplomatic way was also discussed. The important role of such type of Agreements was stressed as they establish the legal framework for exchange and mutual protection of classified information necessary in the cooperation process in different areas of public life, including the field of information technologies where the Republic of India has a leading role. Mr. Manchanda expressed the interest of the Republic of India and engaged himself to provide information on the development of its national procedure on the Agreement as soon as possible. Both parties confirmed their readiness for cooperation. The meeting was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere. NewsFri, 26 Feb 2010 10:53:27 GMT{5983EE16-AED2-4D99-9A71-4BE71A48F48E}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Armenia_26_02_2010.htmOn 26 February 2010 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova carried out a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Sergey Manasaryan. During the meeting Mrs. Markova introduced the Ambassador with the role and functions of the SCIS as a state authority which implements the classified information protection policy of the Republic of Bulgaria and as National security authority in international aspect. She expressed the will of the Bulgarian side for the beginning of the preparation of Draft Agreement on exchange and mutual protection of classified information submitted by the Republic of Bulgaria via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On his behalf Mr. Manasaryan expresses his satisfaction of the close relations between both states. He emphasized that for Armenia Bulgaria is a very important partner not only as a historically related friendly state but already as a NATO and EU member state. In this aspect the experience acquired is of great benefit for Armenia. The Ambassador Manasaryan took on the engagement to undertake all the necessary actions for hastening the procedures on the preparation of the Draft Agreement. Both sides gave high assessment to the signing of Agreement on exchange and mutual protection of classified information which will give possibilities for deepening and hastening of the relations of the two states in all the fields that require exchange of such information. The meeting was carried out at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere.NewsMon, 01 Mar 2010 14:26:00 GMT{A5A062AA-D7CC-4508-8AC3-FFD2DB499A12}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Izrael_22_12_09.htmOn 22 December 2009 in Sofia the chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel His Excellence Mr. Noah Gendler. During the meeting His Excellence Mr. Gendler confirmed the willingness of the Israeli side, expressed in an invitation extended to the SCIS, for a meeting with representatives of the Israeli Ministry of Defense. He stressed that this would be an excellent opportunity for discussing the implementation of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the State of Israel/Israeli Ministry of Defense that was signed and entered into force. He explicitly mentioned that such meetings have an important role for confirming and developing the traditionally good elations between both states. On her behalf Mrs. Markova also confirmed readiness for co-operation and expressed her gratitude for the manifested consideration. The meeting took place at the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere. NewsWed, 23 Dec 2009 09:22:15 GMT{086537A4-48EA-4256-B77D-8170D09A10B2}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Finlandia_29_12_09.htmOn 29 December 2009 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Finland to the Republic of Bulgaria Her Excellence Mrs. Tarja Laitiainen. During the meeting the activities of the State Commission on Information Security as National security authority of the Republic of Bulgaria were presented. The possibilities for the extension of the implementation of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Finland on mutual protection and exchange of the classified information signed in 2008 were discussed. The important role of such type of Agreements was stressed as they establish the legal framework for cooperation in different areas of public life that impose exchange of classified information. Both parties confirmed their readiness for continuation of the established good cooperation. The meeting took place at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere.NewsTue, 29 Dec 2009 12:24:25 GMT{28CE88F4-1568-49C2-A17F-50A825150A49}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Posl_makedonia_16.02.10.htmOn 16 January 2010 in Sofia, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Macedonia to the Republic of Bulgaria His Excellence Mr. Aleksandar Vasilevski. The meeting was carried out by initiative of Mrs. Markova with reference to the recent assumption of office of the Ambassador and is a continuation of the excellent cooperation between both parties. During the meeting Mrs. Markova introduced the Ambassador with the role and functions of the SCIS as a state authority which carries out the policy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the field of classified information protection. On his behalf His Excellence Mr. Vasilevski stressed that he is very familiar with the activity and the importance of the authorities with powers similar to those of the SCIS. He explicitly mentioned the specific character of the activities on classified information protection as it requires high professionalism and absence of political binding. He made a statement that this is a highly responsible state position that has to be stable and above all parties. He shared his experience from his work with NATO and EU authorities and mentioned that the Euro-Atlantic structures highly appreciate the professionalism in the field of classified information protection as a guarantee for maintaining high standard in the protection of information. Ambassador Vasilevski gave high assessment to SCIS activities, referring also to the international prestige, established by the Commission among NATO and EU partners, as well as in bilateral relations. During the discussion an interest was expressed by both parties for conducting of a meeting between the SCIS and the National Security Authority of the Republic of Macedonia and on behalf of Mrs. Markova was made a proposal this meeting to be carried out in Sofia with the State Commission on Information Security as host. The meeting took place at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere. NewsWed, 17 Feb 2010 15:01:49 GMT{1734DC43-1D52-4D0C-AA5E-44448109EA1B}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Montenegro_17_12_09.htmOn 17 December 2009 at the building of the State Commission on Information Security consultations were conducted with the Director of the National Security Authority of Montenegro and experts of the NSA regarding to the preparation of Draft Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and Montenegro. On behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria took part representatives of the SCIS and of the State Agency ‘National Security’. The national systems for the protection of classified information of both states were presented. After the consultations, the text of the Draft Agreement was approved. The fulfillment of the national procedures of both states, on the signing of Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and Montenegro, is forthcoming.NewsThu, 17 Dec 2009 14:44:39 GMT{16D831D5-BA72-4743-8D19-DD62F5A0115D}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/work_meeting_Romania_15_12_09.htmOn 15 December 2009 in Sofia On 14 December 2009 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania in the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Anton Pacuretu. During the meeting the activities of the State Commission on Information Security as National security authority of the Republic of Bulgaria were presented. The importance of the Agreements on the protection and exchange of classified information was mentioned as they establish the legal framework necessary in the cooperation process in different areas of public life.. Mr. Pacuretu emphasized that for Romania Bulgaria is a very important partner in the region as well as on European level..Both parties confirmed their readiness for continuation of the established good cooperation. The meeting took place at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere. NewsTue, 15 Dec 2009 11:42:42 GMT{10F06AD3-8036-4E9F-B6EC-D73552F59B14}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/work_meeting_Azerbaidjan_14_12_09.htmOn 14 December 2009 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan His Excellence Mr. Elman Zeynalov. During the meeting Mrs. Markova presented the activities of the State Commission on Information Security as National security authority. The issue on the possibilities for opening of preparatory actions for making of draft of bilateral agreement on exchange and protection of classified information was also discussed. Ambassador Zeynalov expressed the interest of the Azerbaijan to the conclusion of such an Agreement with the Republic of Bulgaria by emphasizing specifically that the signing of such an Agreement in the frames of a future high level visit will be a symbol of the good relations between both states. He took on the engagement to find out which the authority of the Republic of Azerbaijan that performs functions similar to those of the SCIS and to co-operate for the establishment of direct relations with the SCIS. On her behalf Mrs. Markova also confirmed readiness for interaction and development of the co-operation and thanked for the expressed attention. The meeting was held at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere.NewsMon, 14 Dec 2009 14:30:00 GMT{8F4B6A89-7508-4815-A1F0-75DDA81034D1}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/work_meeting_Turkey_14_12_09.htmOn 14 December 2009 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey His Excellence Mr. Mehmet Gucuk. During the meeting the activities of the State Commission on Information Security as National Security Authority of the Republic of Bulgaria were discussed. The issue on the conclusion of bilateral agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of Turkey in the field of the protection and exchange of classified information was discussed as well. Mrs. Markova gave Mr. Gucuk a draft agreement on the exchange and the protection of classified information in English. Mr. Gucuk confirmed the readiness of the Turkish side for the conclusion of such an Agreement but explained that in Turkey there is no authority similar to the SCIS which is responsible for the classified information and this fact makes the procedure more difficult. He stressed that each ministry is responsible for the classified information in its field of activity. Mrs. Markova proposed a bilateral agreement to be conducted on the level of Ministry of Defence. Mr. Gucuk accepted the proposal and took on the engagement to present it ot the Turkish side and when he receives answer to communicate to the SCIC its decision. The possibility the bilateral agreement to be signed in the frames of the visit of the Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov in Turkey next year was also considered. The important role of such type of Agreements was stressed as they establish the legal framework for exchange and mutual protection of classified information necessary in the cooperation process in different areas of public life. Both parties confirmed their readiness for continuation of the established good cooperation. The meeting took place at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere. NewsMon, 14 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT{A8969E4D-E62F-4CE0-B9E7-4797795F4382}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/lecture_Markova_students_03_12_09.htmOn 3 December 2009 Mrs. Tsveta Markova, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security made a public lecture before students in the second course in ‘Information Security’ specialty of the State University of Library Studies and Information. The subject of the lecture was ‘The role and the place of the State Commission on Information Security among the security structures of the Republic of Bulgaria. Mrs. Markova introduced to the students the basic principles and requirements of NATO and EU to which the State Commission on Information Security has to respond and the results of her visit in Brussels during the previous week. The students expressed great interest. Many questions were asked and they can be synthesized to the following three: First: Should the State Commission on Information Security be closed down by being infused to the State Agency ‘National Security’, what is the purpose of this ‘enterprise’ and who are the leading forces for its realization? Second: What is the role of the human factor in the protection of classified information? Third: Until when information will be exchanged on paper copy? Before answering the questions, Professor Stoyan Denchev, rector of the State University of Library Studies and Information, asked the students to try to figure the answers by themselves. The students answered categorically and in a well-grounded manner to their own questions by making the natural conclusion that the State Commission on Information Security is a necessary authority for the fulfillment of the requirements and the obligations of our state as a member of NATO and the European system for security. Mrs. Markova confirmed the conclusions made by the students, answered in a comprehensive manner to all the questions and invited the students to visit the State Commission on Information Security.NewsThu, 03 Dec 2009 14:08:00 GMT{F50037C6-689F-40A5-8077-8DB62E8F078F}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/meeting_with_Remi_Recio_02_12_09.htmOn 2 December 2009 a meeting between the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova and the General delegate of the National Commission for the control on security tracings (CNSIS) of France Mr. Remi Recio was held. Mr. Jean Pierre Goyaran – counselor at the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria and Mr. Jean Francois Mirige – internal security attaché at the Embassy of the French Republic in Bulgaria also took part in the meeting. The French practice in the field of the use and the control on the special means was presented during the meeting and a review of the Bulgarian legislation in this field was made. Mr. Recio specified that at the beginning of the 90s in France occurred similar problems to these in Bulgaria regarding to the use and th control on the special means and he addressed recommendations for amendments in the Bulgarian practice. Mr. Recio also explained that in France is established an independent authority similar to the SCIS that is responsible for the state secret. The classification and the declassification of information are done only after compulsory legal opinion of this authority. Mrs. Markova said that this is a good proposition for amendment of the Classified Information Protection Act because the current regulatory framework creates conditions for over-classification. She specified that the law foresees the SCIS to provide methodological assistance but there is no procedure how this has to be done. According to Mrs. Markova the decrease of the quantity of the classified information as a whole will achieve several effects: transparency, control, effectiveness and increase in the prestige of the services and the ministries. She expressed her confidence that with the common efforts of the SCIS, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Interior and with the assistance of the Parliament the necessary amendments will be made in order to achieve the same or similar results to these in France. The meeting was held at the building of the State Commission on Information Security and was conducted in working atmosphere.NewsThu, 03 Dec 2009 14:00:53 GMT{FC45545B-5802-4B18-B409-561EE1E3C42E}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/seminar+with+Consil+of+Ministers.htmOn 27 and 28 November 2009, a workshop was conducted on the training of the political office and the directors of directorates at the Council of Ministers on classified information protection. The workshop was organized in compliance with the requirements of the Classified Information Protection Act, the Regulation on the Implementation of the Classified Information Protection Act and NATO and EU directives and regulations in the field of classified information protection. The Chairperson of the SCIS Tsveta Markova, the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission Zahari Zahariev, the director of the “Internal Security” Directorate Dimitar Gutsalski and experts of the specialized administration of the SCIS participated at the training. The program of the workshop included issues related to the organization and the coordination when handling classified information and NATO and EU classified information and to the penal, administrative-penal and administrative responsibility in the case of breach of the security of classified information. The participants were informed on the engagements coming from treaties and agreements signed by our state regarding to the protection of the classified information and the order for conducting check-ups and inspections by the controlling bodies of NATO and EU. NewsMon, 30 Nov 2009 12:53:00 GMT{ACCEAAC2-1AB6-42A1-87F5-D73CB5C797C8}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Agreement+between_Korea_Bulgaria_27_10_2009.htmOn 27 October 2009 in Seoul within the frames of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Georgi Parvanov to the Republic of Korea, a ceremony on the signing of Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Korea on the exchange and mutual protection of military classified information was held. The Agreement is a result of direct consultations between Bulgarian and Korean experts that were conducted in November 2008 in Seoul. On Bulgarian side representatives of the State Commission on Information Security and of the State Agency National Security participated in the negotiations. The Agreement establishes the legal framework of the cooperation between the two states in the field of classified information protection of military aspect and creates conditions between them in different spheres of public life by guaranteeing effective protection of the exchanged classified information. The Agreement is approved by Decision No.13 dated 2 April 2009 of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria. For the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by Mrs. Tsveta Markova – Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security and for the Government of the Republic of Korea- Minister Yu Myun-huan.NewsTue, 27 Oct 2009 09:59:58 GMT{EB357A6F-E4A6-4208-A876-FB3EE3331158}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/work_meeting_germ_18_11_09.htmOn 18 November 2009 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Infromation Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Mr. Matias Hyopfner. During the meeting the activity of the State Commission on Information Security as a National Security Authority was discussed. The issue on the possible opening of a negotiation procedure on the review of the current Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on the mutual protection of secret information was also discussed as well as the possibility for signing a new one. Mrs. Markova informed the Ambassador that on behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria by diplomatic means a draft agreement on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information has been delivered to the German side and that we expect notes. She emphasized that the necessity of reviewing the current agreement is provoked by the fact that it was concluded before the new legal framework in the field of classified information protection had entered into force and in this sense it requires actualization. Mr. Hyopfner expressed the interest of the German side in this procedure and took on the engagement to research on the possibilities for its acceleration. The important role of such type of Agreements was stressed as they establish the legal framework for exchange and mutual protection of classified information necessary in the cooperation process in different areas of public life. Both parties confirmed their readiness for continuation of the established good cooperation. The meeting took place at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere.NewsWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:11:51 GMT{846C1FDA-45A2-4FA0-8892-1987B101BB7D}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Posl_Holland_12.11.09.htmOn 12 November 2009 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security had a working meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands Mr. Karel van Kesteren. During the meeting the activity of the State Commission on Information Security as a National Security Authority was presented. The stage of the execution of the national procedures on the signing of the negotiated on expert level Agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Netherlands on mutual protection of classified information. Mrs. Markova informed Ambassador van Kesteren that on behalf of Bulgarian side the national procedure was concluded and the Agreement was approved with Decision of the Council of Ministers. A notification is expected on behalf of the Kingdom of Netherlands on the execution of the national procedure. Ambassador van Kesteren took on the engagement to undertake the necessary actions to look for legal opportunities to speed up the national procedure of the Netherlands with the aim of signing the Agreement soon. The important role of such type of Agreements was stressed as they establish the legal framework for exchange and mutual protection of classified information necessary in the cooperation process in different areas of public life. The meeting took place at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere. NewsThu, 12 Nov 2009 11:38:28 GMT{D8259A92-6538-4D3D-B8E8-2E24C2F9EA5F}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/DKSI_7_godini.htmOn 9 November 2009 the body and the administration of the State Commission on Information Security celebrated the 7th anniversary of the establishment of the SCIS. In her congratulatory speech the Chairperson of the SCIS Mrs. Tsveta Markova made a summary of the activities of the commission during its seven years. The celebration was held at the building of the SCIS.NewsWed, 11 Nov 2009 09:30:52 GMT{A905591A-B9E9-4742-8B1A-BCE73E0FDD98}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Posl_Serbia_6.11.09.htmOn 6 November 2009 in Sofia, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Aleksandar Tsarkvenyakov. During the meeting the activities of the State Commission on Information Security as National Security Authority were presented. The issue on the stage of the implementation of the national procedures on entering into force of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Serbia on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information in the field of defense, which was signed on 14 April 2009, was also discussed. Mrs. Markova informed Ambassador Tsarkvenyakov that on Bulgarian side the national procedure has been fulfilled and the Agreement is approved with Decision of the Council of Ministers. Information from Serbian side on the progress of the national procedure is expected. Ambassador Tsarkvenyakov stressed on the fact that at the Republic of Serbia at the moment a legislative procedure on the adoption of a law in the field of classified information protection is in progress and that an authority similar by powers and functions with the SCIS has been established. As an institution this is a Bureau to the President of the Republic of Serbia. It was stressed on the important role of such type of agreements as they establish the legal framework for exchange and mutual protection of classified information necessary in the cooperation process in different areas of public life. Mrs. Markova and Mr. Tsarkvenyakov mutually confirmed the readiness for continuation of the established good cooperation between the two states. The meeting was held at the building of the SCIS and was conducted in a working atmosphere. NewsFri, 06 Nov 2009 10:56:00 GMT{2201A64F-4D97-429E-9AEF-0141EE66EAD2}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/agreement_slovakia.htmOn 3 February 2006 Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of the classified information was signed, between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Slovak Republic in Bratislava, Slovakia. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security - Mrs. Tsveta Markova, authorized by Decision of the Council of Ministers of 21 November 2005. On behalf of the Government of the Slovak Republic the Agreement was signed by the Director of the National Security Authority – Mr. Aurel Ugor. NewsFri, 03 Feb 2006 16:03:00 GMT{222AA4A8-B40A-48E8-91C1-B152A55E490F}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Conference_Ohrid_01.07.09.htmIn the period from June 28 to July 1, 2009 in Ohrid, the Republic of Macedonia, representatives of the SCIS took part in an international conference on the ‘NSA Experiences from the Preparations and after Joining NATO’. The subjects discussed during the forum were connected with the challenges and the difficulties during the preparation for NATO membership, as well as during the period after the accession to the Alliance. During the conference Mrs. Tsveta Markova the Chairperson of the SCIS congratulated the participants and made a presentation.NewsWed, 01 Jul 2009 13:25:32 GMT{5B6FDAAF-081A-45A7-A84C-DBB00E520053}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/kruglamasa_VTU_23.10.09.htmThe Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova participated at a Round Table on electronic governance, justice and information security which took place on 23 and 24 October at the University of Veliko Tarnovo ‘St. Cyril and Metodius’. Mrs. Tsveta Markova made a presentation on ‘The system for protection of classified information- an integral part of Bulgarian information security’ The event is part of the project ‘E-justice, e-governance and information security’. NewsMon, 26 Oct 2009 15:31:17 GMT{3EAFB9A0-54CD-4379-BA98-F148FA9DFF20}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/signing_agreement_Moldova_14022008.htmOn February 14, 2008 in Chisinau during the visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Sergei Stanishev in Republic of Moldova was signed an Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information.The Agreement established regulatory framework of co-operation in the field of classified information protection between both countries and formed conditions for effectively collaboration between them in different areas of social life, which imposed exchange of classified information.On behalf of the government of the Republic of Bulgaria the agreement was signed by Mrs. Tsveta Markova, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security and on behalf of the government of the Republic of Moldova by Mr. Artur Reshetnicov, the Director of the Security and Intelligence Service of the Republic of Moldova. NewsThu, 14 Feb 2008 14:30:30 GMT{FF694608-BE73-4D4D-9593-A49EFC56D9C0}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/meeting_posl_Belgium_19.10.09.htmToday, on 19 October 2009, in Sofia was held a meeting between His Excellence Mr. Mark Mihilsen, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium and Mrs. Tsveta Markova, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security. At the meeting the activity of the Commission was presented and a willingness to expedite the procedure related to the signing of Bilateral Agreement on mutual Classified Information Protection was announced. Mrs. Markova stressed on the necessity of singing and entering into force of the Agreement in its aspect of mutual acting and collaboration between both countries in different areas of social life. The meeting was held in the building where the State Commission of Information Security was located and the conversation was carried on friendly surroundings.NewsMon, 19 Oct 2009 11:50:11 GMT{9020BEBE-88A2-481B-AB88-0DD56910C25B}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Posl_Kaz_19.10.09.htmToday, on 19 October 2009, in Sofia was held a meeting between the Charge d’Affair of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Temirtay Izbastin and the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova. At the meeting the activity of the Commission was presented and the readiness and necessity of singing a Bilateral Agreement on mutual Classified Information Protection were announced. A focus was made upon the important role of such type of agreements, at what extend they established a regulatory framework for exchange and mutual classified information protection, necessary for the process of collaboration in the field of economic relations. The meeting was held in the building where the State Commission of Information Security was located and the conversation was carried on friendly surroundings.NewsMon, 19 Oct 2009 11:46:51 GMT{7268560D-8E82-4843-B37B-2FFB624B5B4D}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Working+meeting_Korea_7.10.09.htmOn 7th October 2009 in Sofia, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a working meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Kim Myong-djin. During the meeting was discussed the forthcoming visit of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Georgi Parvanov in the Republic of Korea. It is foreseen Mrs. Tsveta Markova, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria, to sign the Agreement, that has been negotiated and approved by a Decision of the Council of Ministers, between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Korea on the exchange and the protection of military classified information. The technical issues on the preparation of the texts and on the signing ceremony have been specified. Mrs. Markova and Mr. Myong-djin mutually confirmed their readiness for the continuation of the traditionally good cooperation between both states. The meeting took place at the SCIS’ headquarters and was conducted in a working atmosphere. NewsWed, 07 Oct 2009 13:43:22 GMT{B9D2E81B-536E-4DAA-B4FE-CCE8C984A43B}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/industrial_security_meeting_08.07.09.htmOn 8 July, 2009 at 11.00 at the Information center of the Ministry of Defense, an industrial security meeting was held. Representatives of more than 15 Bulgarian companies and trade associations, as well as of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Economy and Energy and of the security services took part in the meeting. Mr. Velizar Shalamanov, the newly appointed deputy director of NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A), participated in the discussion. He presented the new structure and model of work of NC3A, by putting an accent on its uniqueness within the frames of the Alliance. Mr. Shalamanov also gave practical advice related to the opportunities for involvement of Bulgarian companies in projects financed through the Agency. The meeting continued with a presentation of Dr. Todor Tagarev from The Center for the Management of Security and Defense. The presentation was on the perspectives and challenges that the European market offers to the Bulgarian companies and trade associations of the defense industry. As a conclusion the President of the Euro-Atlantic Education Initiative, Mrs. Avgustina Tzvetkova, acquainted the participants with the foreign experience in the combating against corruption during the assignment and execution of public procurement in the field of defense. NewsThu, 09 Jul 2009 10:51:23 GMT{DB41FCF7-99D5-44FC-B05C-4B3D73D86319}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Working+meeting_07.07.09.htmOn 7 July, 2009 a working meeting between the State Commission on Information Security (SCIS) and deputies and media experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan an Uzbekistan was held. The meeting was organized by the SCIS together with The Center for media development – Sofia. The subject of discussion was the legislative framework of the activities and the functioning of the system for the protection of classified information in the Republic of Bulgaria. The structure, activities and functions of the SCIS were presented, as well as the interaction with the other state authorities which the SCIS has in its role of an executive authority performing the classified information protection policy. The issues related to the terms and conditions for receiving access to classified information according to the Classified Information Protection Act and access to public information according to the Access to Public Information Act were discussed and distinction was made. The issues connected to the media covering of the activities of the SCIS were discussed as well. NewsTue, 07 Jul 2009 14:14:40 GMT{63FE293D-405F-4B19-8F82-ECACE40C3C78}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/NATO_SHAPE_06.09.htm12 Bulgarian journalists from different media met with experts and specialists from the NATO – SHAPE in Mons, Belgium and the Headquarters of the Alliance in Brussels. The meeting, initiated by the State Commission on Information Security during the period from 27 to 29 May 2009 was connected with the 60 years anniversary of NATO and 5 years jubilee full member of our country in it. The visit program provided the opportunity for journalist to be well informed by the first hand source, i.e. by the make decision people in NATO or those, who are authorized to represent them, said Tsveta Markova, Chairperson of the SCIS. She specified that for that purpose the subjects were tackled as “NATO and Allied Command Operations”, “NATO’s Ongoing Operations”, that were discussed at the SHAPE. The theme of international interest was “NATO-Russia Relations/Georgia.” According to Tsveta Markova, for the journalists, who formed the public opinion, it was very important to be well informed about goals and priorities formulated by NATO in near future.NewsFri, 05 Jun 2009 14:08:46 GMT{F69F8D88-DBFE-42F4-AADE-78E8ADF7B5BB}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/AGR_Croatia-30.09.2008.htmOn 30 September 2008 in Zagreb, a ceremony on the signing of an Agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Croatia on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information. The Agreement establishes the legal framework of the cooperation between the two states in the field of classified information protection and creates conditions for effective interaction between them in different fields of public life by guaranteeing effective protection of the exchanged classified information.On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by Mrs. Tsveta Markova, Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security, and on behalf of the Republic of Croatia the agreement was signed by Mr. Ladislav Pivcevic- director of the National Security Council.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:30:36 GMT{B7AEBD8A-9270-48C1-8507-6A8B7E75AF03}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Amb_Macedonia_3.12.2008.htmOn 3 December, 2008, Mrs. Tsveta Markova, Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security had a meeting with the chargee d’affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia in the Republic of Bulgaria Mrs. Yadranka Chaushevska Dimov. The meeting was held by the initiative of Mrs. Dimov with regard to her recent assumption of office and it is a continuance of the traditionally good cooperation between the two states. Mrs. Dimov paid her respects and declared her readiness for developing the cooperation. Mrs. Markova expressed her gratitude for the manifested consideration and extended her congratulations for the assumption of office, and declared the readiness of the SCIS for the development of the excellent relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia. The meeting took place at the SCIS’ headquarters and was conducted in a friendly atmosphere.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:36:29 GMT{CD53E22E-661E-46F8-BE1E-65DC0CE50840}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Amb_Japan_10.12.2008.htmOn 10 December 2008 in Sofia, Mrs. Tsveta Markova, Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security had a meeting with Mr. Tsuhenaru Takeda, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan. During the meeting the activities of the State Commission on Information Security were presented. The possibilities for the signing of a bilateral agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and Japan on the protection of classified information were discussed. Mr. Takeda expressed willingness for cooperation in different fields of public life but explained that in Japan there is no practice for signing agreements of such type. He emphasized that the absence of such an agreement will not be in any way an obstacle for the development of the good relations between the two states. On her behalf Mrs. Markova also confirmed her readiness for cooperation and expressed her gratitude for the manifested consideration. The meeting took place at the SCIS’ headquarters and was conducted in a friendly atmosphere.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:39:04 GMT{A0C6738F-CB4F-4FD0-8F32-3C7CBA7CA664}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Meeting_Ind_sig_25.2.2009.htmOn 25 February, 2009, at 10 o’clock at the Information center of the Ministry of Defense, on 106, Rakovski Blvd., the State Commission on Information Security held a meeting on industrial security. Representatives of the Ministry of economy and energy, of more than 20 Bulgarian companies and trade associations, and of the security services, took part in the meeting. Issues related to the amendments of the regulatory framework on the classified information protection were discussed and analysis of the results of the inspection held in October 2008 by the NATO Security Office was made.Accent in the presentation, made by an expert of the State Agency “National Security”, was put on the requirements for the establishment and the accreditation of the automated information systems and networks. In the briefing of the representative of the Ministry of economy and energy special attention was devoted to the Ordinance for the participation of Bulgarian companies in international procedures of NATO, as well as to some of the practical aspects of its implementation.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:44:11 GMT{7E03C7D7-DDF3-490E-99B5-FE115A45D426}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Annual_report_18.3.2009.htmOn 18 March 2009, at 11 o’clock at the Central Military Club, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova presented the basic moments of the report concerning the status of the classified information protection in the Republic of Bulgaria for 2008 in front of representatives of the central authorities of the Republic of Bulgaria, of the security and the public order services. The report is prepared in compliance with art. 7 of the Classified Information Protection Act (CIPA), and in cooperation with the security and the public order services. The main purpose of the report is to show the current status of the system for the protection of classified information, to analyze the completed activities and to outline the main directions of the activities in 2009. The main accents of the Annual report are: - analysis of the risks and threats for the status of the National system for the protection of classified information;- current status of the National system for the protection of classified information- activities of the SCIS as National Security Authority and of the security and the public order services, as well as of the other organizational units, on the implementation of the CIPA;- international activities in the field of classified information protection- international legal regulatory framework, cooperation of the Republic of Bulgaria in the field of security with NATO and EU; - training in the field of classified information protection;- main directions in the activities of the SCIS, the security and the public order services and the other subjects of the National system for the protection of classified information in 2009.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:50:25 GMT{0AFCA63D-1299-4552-9B1C-183DC8EF6E76}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Amb_Sweden_20.3.2009.htmOn 20 March 2009 in Sofia Mrs. Tsveta Markova, Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security had a working meeting with Mr. Paul Beyer, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden. During the meeting the activities of the State Commission on Information Security as a National Security Authority were presented. The issue of the possible fields of implementation of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on mutual protection and exchange of classified information signed on 9 October 2007 in Stockholm was also discussed. The important role of such types of agreements was emphasized with regard to the fact that they establish the legal framework for the exchange and mutual protection of classified information which is necessary in the process of cooperation in different fields of public life. Mr. Beyer expressed willingness for the deepening of the cooperation between the two states in the field of the military defence industry as in Sweden the production of military equipment is a well-developed branch. On her behalf Mrs. Markova also confirmed readiness for interaction and development of the contacts in the field of military defence industry and expressed her gratitude for the manifested consideration. The meeting took place at the SCIS’ headquarters and was conducted in a friendly atmosphere.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:53:08 GMT{ED12492B-3305-4744-824B-EC05A90DD2F6}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/AGR_Serbia_14.4.2009.htmToday, 14 April 2009, in Belgrade, Serbia an Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Serbia on the exchange and mutual protection of the classified information in the field of defence was signed. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by Mrs. Tsveta Markova- Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security and on behalf of the Republic of Serbia the Agreement was signed by Mr. Dushan Spasoyevich- State Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. With its entry into force the Agreement will establish the legal framework of the cooperation between the two states related to the exchange of classified information in the field of defence and it will create conditions for deepening of the relations between them in different fields of public life.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:54:57 GMT{ECBC0613-1CDA-4109-84E0-889BB76DC3DD}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Amb_Croatia_6.3.2009.htmOn 6 March 2009 in Sofia Mrs. Tsveta Markova, Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security had a working meeting with Mrs. Daniela Baricis, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Croatia. During the meeting the activities of the State Commission on Information Security were presented. The forthcoming entry into force of the bilateral Agreement on the mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Croatia was also discussed. Mrs. Baricis expressed her willingness for the continuance and the deepening of the traditionally good cooperation in the field of classified information protection between the two states, as well as in other fields of public life. On her behalf Mrs. Markova also expressed readiness for cooperation and for rendering the necessary assistance to Croatia on its way to the European Union and NATO and thanked for the manifested consideration. The meeting took place at the SCIS’ headquarters and was conducted in a friendly atmosphere.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:47:30 GMT{8ED9E1A5-F3C7-4028-82B9-E93728BE42BD}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/AGR_Israel_27.11.2008.htmOn 27 November 2008 in Sofia a ceremony on the signing of an Agreement on the protection of the classified information between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the State of Israel/Israeli Ministry of Defence was conducted. The Agreement is a result of direct negotiations between Bulgarian and Israeli experts that were held in June 2008. On Bulgarian side in the negotiations participated representatives of the State Commission on Information Security and of the State Agency “National Security”. The Agreement establishes the legal framework of the cooperation between the two states in the field of classified information protection and creates conditions for effective interaction between them in different fields of public life by guaranteeing effective protection of the exchanged classified information. The Agreement is approved with Decision № 36 of 19 September of the Council of ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by Mrs. Tsveta Markova, Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security, and on Israeli side the agreement was signed by Mr. Amir Kain- director on the security of information, Defence Security Directorate, Ministry of Defence.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:32:54 GMT{F55A80A7-17C5-4B52-8E90-276B9AFC14A7}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/End_MISWG_3-5Sept2008.htmIn the period 3-5 September 2008 in Sofia at the Radisson SAS Hotel the 23rd annual meeting of the Multinational Industrial Security Working Group was held, hosted this year by the State Commission on Information Security- Bulgarian National Security Authority. Representatives of 26 NATO and EU member states, as well as of Switzerland, participated in the MISWG meeting. The meeting was opened by the Chairperson of the SCIS Mrs. Tsveta Markova. The participants were welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria and Minister of Education and Science Mr. Daniel Valtchev. In this year’s session of the working group on behalf of NATO and EU participated respectively Mr. Rolf Ultes and Mr. Michel De Wolf who made presentations on current issues of industrial security in the frames of the two international organizations.Presentations were made also by representatives of Switzerland- Perspectives of European Industrial Security, Hungary-Industrial Security Vetting in Hungary and Italy- New Network Threats. In the frames of the meeting an exhibition of Bulgarian companies of the Defence Industry complex and of the field of security was presented. Canada will be the host of the 2009 MISWG meeting.NewsMon, 27 Apr 2009 13:25:39 GMT{82FB8E3B-A536-46FF-A8A9-6BC5D7DE7D67}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Opening_MISWG_04.09.08.htmOn 4 September 2008 at 09.00 hour in Sofia, at hotel “Radisson” SAS was opened ceremonially the 23th Annual Meeting of the Multinational Working Group of Industrial Security (MISWG), whose host this year is Republic of Bulgaria, respectfully the State Commission on Information Security. In the MISWG takes part representatives from 27 EU and NATO member states including the Swiss Federation. The goal of the working group is to present the national legal system and examples of good practice from the member states in the area of industrial security classified information, in aspect of its improvement and achievement common standards protecting classified information. Holding regularly annual meetings of MISWG contributes to the extension and deepening the collaboration between the countries in different stratum of social life. The meeting was opened by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova. The Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Education and Science Mr. Daniel Valtchev congratulated the participants. Guests were also the Director of the Military Policy Service, general Plamen Studenkov, Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Service general Lyudmil Angelov, the Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Mr. Plamen Petkov, the Director of the Institute of Metal Science and also Chairman of the Association of the “Bulgarian Defence Industry” prof. Stefan Vodenicharov. In the current meeting on behalf of NATO and European Commission participated respectfully Mr. Rolf Ultes and Mr. Michel de Wolf. After a insignificant break in the MISWG took part representatives from Turkey. In the framework of the meeting was also opened an exhibition, that revealed Bulgarian commercial companies, whose business refers to the defence industry. The meeting is open tomorrow.NewsThu, 04 Sep 2008 13:50:37 GMT{8D0D732A-D617-4DE5-B803-3EBAE8B9AC18}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_austria_signing_11072008_eng.htmOn 11 July 2008 at 11.30 h in the State Commission on Information Security was signed the Agreement on exchange and mutual classified information protection between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Federal government of the Republic of Austria. The Agreement established the legal framework for collaboration in the field of classified information protection between both two countries and built up conditions for effective reciprocal actions in different areas of public life, connected with the exchange of classified information.Mrs. Tsveta Markova, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security, signed the Agreement on behalf of the government of the Republic of Bulgaria and His Excellence Dr. Klaus Fabjan, the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria signed it on behalf of the Austrian side. NewsFri, 11 Jul 2008 12:03:00 GMT{6385A82E-D80A-4890-B5AD-7BD266EAB65C}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Forum_CRmontana-26.06.htmThe Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova will participate in the 19th Session of “Crans Montana Forum” on “Women in Public Life” by an invitation of Mr. Jean Paul Carteron – Founder and President of “Crans Montana Forum”. The forum will take place in the period 26-29 June 2008 in the Principality of Monaco. Mrs. Markova will present a report included in the session “Global Security in the EU and in the Mediterranean Space Regional and International Cooperation”. The “Crans Montana Forum” meetings are held every year since 1989 in June. They are a place for informal discussions between representatives of different organizations and the business. The conducted discussions are aimed to contribute to the resolving of problems with global character in the field of politics, economy, social affairs, etc. NewsThu, 26 Jun 2008 08:46:57 GMT{B89DFDE8-2587-44E4-933D-8A70A6AD1D86}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Visit_Izrael.htmIn the period 10-13 June 2008 a Bulgarian Delegation headed by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova is on a visit in Tel Aviv, Israel, for bilateral conversations with representatives of the Israeli Ministry of Defence on issues concerning the mutual protection and exchange of classified information between both states as well as to discuss the possibilities for conclusion of a bilateral agreement in this field. This meeting is a step towards deepening the co-operation between the both parties in the field of security.NewsWed, 11 Jun 2008 09:31:27 GMT{386E6415-3774-4829-9169-D73F9E4390B0}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_EC_2122052008.htmIn the period 21-22 May representatives of the European Commission –Mr. Eduardo Cano Romero and Mr. Alfonso Ballesteros-Martinez were on a working visit in the Republic of Bulgaria. The aim of the visit was the development and the deepening of the cooperation and interaction between the State Commission on Information Security and the “Security” Directorate of the European Commission.The visit contributed to the introduction with the functions, tasks and the immediate administrative activities of both authorities. During the discussions issues on the protection of EU classified information were considered. The main accent of the meeting was put on the principles and the procedures in the fields of personnel and industrial security.During their visit the guests had a meeting at the State Agency “National Security” where issues in the field of security of information were also discussed. NewsFri, 23 May 2008 13:37:06 GMT{91DAEF99-5235-4E50-8A6D-FBF2B9681ECD}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_15052008_Albania_CransMontanaForun.htmThe Chairperson of the SCIS Mrs. Tsveta Markova will present a report on the subject “Legal aspects of the combating against corruption and organized crime in the Republic of Bulgaria” during the second day of the prestigious Third Annual Symposium, organized by Crans Montana Forum in the capital of Albania Tirana. The report of Mrs. Markova is included in the session dedicated to “Homeland and global security challenges in South Eastern Europe”.The international symposium under the patronage of the Albanian Prime Minister Sally Berisha was opened yesterday. Organizers focus on the political and economical environment in Albania as a candidate for a NATO member state.During three days from May 15th to May 17th 2008 representatives of the European political, financial and business elite discuss issues, related to the homeland and global security, investment market and the legislation, the strategies of energetic and Eastern Europe, telecommunications and information technologies, tourists’ industry and ecology. NewsThu, 15 May 2008 14:29:59 GMT{C517ED8C-A4D9-4742-B330-0EF8EC8F1E38}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/agreement_Finland_16042008.htmToday, on April 16th 2008, an Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the government of the Republic of Finland on mutual protection and exchange of classified information was signed. The Agreement establishes the regulatory framework of the cooperation in the field of the protection of classified information between the two states and creates conditions for active interaction between them in different fields of public life that impose exchange of classified information. The Agreement is a result of two rounds of expert negotiations, conducted in 2007, respectively in Sofia and in Helsinki. On Bulgarian side in the negotiations participated representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, the National Security service and “Security- MP and MCI” Service. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by Mrs. Tsveta Markova, Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security, and on behalf of the Republic of Finland the Agreement was signed by Mr. Ville Andersson, First Secretary, charge d’affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Finland in the Republic of Bulgaria.NewsWed, 16 Apr 2008 13:27:33 GMT{A722CF41-657C-425D-BA13-C4E0B8ABCF7F}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_10042008.htmThe Ambassadors from the NATO member states received the invitation for business lunch on 10 April from Mrs. Tsveta Markova, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security.At the Sky Plaza restaurant Mrs. Markova expressed the thankfulness for the support, that our country received by the European states during the process of accession to the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization. The representatives of the diplomatic missions in Sofia assured that during the four years period since Bulgaria have been admitted as a member, we have been received as partner and friend.Presents commented questions in the area of security and strengthen the classified information protection.NewsThu, 10 Apr 2008 14:40:57 GMT{C4A7E0C7-1ACE-4361-8CFC-B9F705FE0BB4}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_annual_report_18032008.htmOn 18 March 2008 at 11 o’clock at the Central military club, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security (SCIS) Mrs. Tsveta Markova presented the Annual report on the overall activities and the status of the protection of the classified information for 2007 before the representatives of the central authorities of the Republic of Bulgaria and the security services and public order services.The report was prepared with the cooperation of the security services and the public order services, in compliance of art. 7, para 1 of the Classified Information Protection Act (CIPA). The main purpose of the report is to present the current status of the system for protection of classified information and to analyze and outline the main directions of its development in 2008.The main accents of the Annual report are: the functioning of the National system for the protection of classified information; the risks and the dangers for the security of the classified information and the mechanisms for counteraction; the activities of the SCIS as National Security Authority, of the security services, the public order services and the other organizational units on the implementation of CIPA; the international cooperation of the Republic of Bulgaria on the protection of classified information; the amendments in the legislation, related to the protection of classified information; the main activities on the protection of the different types of security; the trends in the development of the National system for the protection of classified information, the performance of the obligations in the field of security of classified information, resulting from the full membership of the Republic of Bulgaria in NATO and EU;the basic prior directions in the activities of the SCIS, the security services, the public order services and the other subjects of the National system for the protection of classified information in 2008.NewsTue, 18 Mar 2008 14:32:42 GMT{CE3EF0A9-0A07-4518-99FC-57F4234AFC50}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_17032008.htmOn 18 April, 2008 (Tuesday), the State Commission on Information Security announces its Annual Report Activity for 2007 year. The event takes place in the Concert Hall at the Central MIlitary Club, 7, "Tsar Osvoboditel", Blvd. at 11.00 hour.NewsMon, 17 Mar 2008 13:27:41 GMT{51AB4972-2897-41A9-80F4-A2CABC4EB2F5}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_meeting_CZ_Amb_14032008.htmOn 14 March 2008 in the State Commission on Information Security was held a business meeting between His Excellence Mr. Martin Klepetko, the Ambassador of Czech Republic in Republic of Bulgaria and the Chairperson of SCIS Mrs. Tsveta Markova. Prof. Stephan Vodenitcharov, the Chairman of the Alliance of Bulgarian Industry of Defence also took part in the business meeting. They discussed topics on opportunities to co-operate in the area of cryptographic security. On behalf of the State Commission of Information Security was announced an invitation to the delegation of the Czech National Security Authority to visit Bulgaria. Participants in the business meeting debated the opportunity for establishing contacts between alliances of national industries of defence in both countries. NewsFri, 14 Mar 2008 16:29:59 GMT{7119D324-44CC-40FD-999B-C05873555C74}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/croatia_2008_neg.htmIn the period 10-11 March 2008 negotiations were held in Sofia between representatives of the State Commission on Information Security and the Croatian National Security Authority (Office of the National Security Council) on a Draft Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Croatia on mutual protection and exchange of Classified Information.In the beginning of the meeting both Parties presented the current aspects of the legislation in the field of protection of classified information in their countries. The start of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Agreement is forthcoming.NewsTue, 11 Mar 2008 15:24:21 GMT{2028446D-1F00-49F3-AF5A-D95F5C2B2D9F}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Agreement_with_Albania_28022008.htm On February 27, 2008 at the State Commission on Information Security was signed an Agreement between the government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania on mutual protection and exchange of classified information.On behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by Mrs. Tsveta Markova – the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security. On behalf of the Republic of Albania the document was signed by Mr. Shyqyri Dekavelli, the Director of the National Security Authority on Information of the Republic of Albania.The Agreement between Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Albania on mutual protection and exchange on classified information demonstrated the serial stage in the development of international regulatory framework on classified information protection. The priority of the SCIS activity was contracting of Bilateral Agreements between countries, which active political and economic contacts Republic of Bulgaria held with. The singed Agreement established regulatory base on handling the classified information between both countries, as necessary for the national state authorities as well for the realization of serial projects of private investments and initiatives. NewsThu, 28 Feb 2008 14:26:20 GMT{5490C402-7C77-4847-8FE9-65455B6F3303}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/meeting_amb_Slovakia_25022008.htmOn 25th February 2008 at the State Commission on Information Security a meeting was held between the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic H.E. Mr Mihal Kottman and the Chairperson of the SCIS – Mrs Tsveta Markova. Mr Stefan Vodenicharov, chairman of the Association of the Bulgarian Defence Industry, also took part in the meeting. At the meeting issues concerning the co-operation between the National Security Authorities of both countries in the field of cryptographic security were discussed. The Participants in the meeting discussed the opportunities for the establishment of contacts between the Associations of the Defence industry of the both states and working out a draft for co-operation Memorandum as well as the organization of a seminar of the Bulgarian and Slovak Defence Industries in Sofia.NewsMon, 25 Feb 2008 16:27:05 GMT{1E6191CF-A69B-471C-93A9-77B2EDC10D64}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/meeting_Finish_Ambas_13022008.htmOn 13th February 2008 at the State Commission on Information Security a meeting was held between the Ambassador of Finland H.E. Mr Kayko Jamsen and the Chairperson of the SCIS – Mrs Tsveta Markova. Mr Kiril Stoycev, representing the Association of the Bulgarian Defence Industry, also took part in the meeting. Mrs Markova presented in brief the basic activities of the Commission in the field of industrial security. The Participants in the meeting discussed the opportunities for the organization of a seminar of the Bulgarian and Finnish Defence Industries in April this year in Sofia.NewsWed, 13 Feb 2008 10:59:06 GMT{CE87DACF-3DF9-4B0C-AB99-39FDDE100F3A}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_agreement_Moldova_12022008.htmOn 14 February 2008 in Chisinau, Moldova is going to be signed an Agreement between the government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the government of the Republic of Moldova on mutual protection and exchange of classified information. Signing is going to be held during the visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria in Moldova.Achieving to sign the agreement was a result of direct negotiations between Bulgarian and Moldovan experts held in Sofia in February 2006. In negotiations Bulgarian participants took part representing the State Commission on Information Security, the National Security Service, the “Security – Military Policy and Military Counter Intelligence” Service.The Agreement establishes regulatory framework of co-operation in the field of classified information protection between both countries and forms conditions for effectively collaboration between them in different areas of social life, which impose exchange of classified information.On behalf of the government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement will be signed by Mrs. Tsveta Markova, the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security. NewsTue, 12 Feb 2008 14:23:06 GMT{1C254909-4335-4FF3-95AE-73964167D32F}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/nonina_meeting_Amb_Croatia_18_01_08.htmThe Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova met His Excellence Mr. Drazhen Vukov-Tsolich, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Croatia in Sofia on January 18, 2008.Mrs. Tsveta Markova and the Ambassador Drazhen Vukov-Tsolich expressed traditionally good collaboration between the National Security Authorities on Information in our countries and put prospective in the mutual relationships during the year.On behalf of Bulgarian SCIS Mrs. Tsveta Markova invited during the second half of February or during the first decade of March a group of Croatian experts to visit Sofia, who would be involved into discussing concerning matter and negotiating clauses on future signing Bilateral Agreement for mutual protection and exchange of classified information.As a result of the hard work and efforts of the both countries to come up to the NATO standards the participants were in hope of expecting the invitation to the Republic of Croatia as а full member to NATO family in April, 2008. NewsFri, 18 Jan 2008 14:24:00 GMT{CEEE41AD-F71D-49B0-B403-6CFDA9244972}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/novina_sreshta_s_alb_poslanik_16_01_08.htmThe Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova received His Excellence the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Sofia Mr. Buyar Skundo on January 16, 2008.The opportunity for developing the co-operation and planning bilateral visits during the year were discussed. The initiatives concerning expected adoption of the Republic of Albania as a full member to the NATO were traced out. In this aspect Bulgarian experience would be valuable for Albania.The meeting was demonstration and support to the traditionally good co-operation between the National Security Authorities on Information of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Albania.NewsFri, 18 Jan 2008 10:07:06 GMT{847A7B2A-C20E-4C7D-8CC5-1EB456EBC10D}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/novina_sreshta_s_poslanika_na_Albania_16_01_08.htmOn January16, 2008 the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security Mrs. Tsveta Markova received His Excellence the Ambassador of the Republic of Madeconia in Sofia Mr. Abdiraman Aliti.During the conversation they traced out detailed initiatives for developing of the mutual collaboration between the National Security Authorities in the information area of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia.For the purpose of representing Bulgarian practice and its achieved results in the process of establishing the system of regulations and legislative principles, the participants planned to organize the meetings in the field of Industrial Security. NewsFri, 18 Jan 2008 09:40:00 GMT{B026FA50-0FC5-47A6-806A-15C33B530CD5}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/novina_11_01_08.htmOn 14 December 2007 at the building of the State Commission on Information Security in Sofia, was signed Agreement on mutual protection of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Portuguese Republic. The draft Agreement is based on the standard model of agreement on the protection of classified information, approved by the Council of Ministers, and is coordinated within the frames of the interdepartmental mechanism of conducting negotiations and signing international agreements on the protection of classified information. The Agreement is a result of direct negotiations between Bulgarian and Portuguese experts- in Sofia in 2005. The text contains definitions the basic notions; the correspondent security classification levels and the measures for protection of classified information are specified, as well as the ways of exchanging information. Provisions are included, which define the rules for conclusion of classified contracts, the procedures of paying international visits, translation, reproduction and destruction, as well as provisions, prescribing the rules in case of a breach of security. The competent authorities of the Parties of the Agreement are defined and the mechanism of their cooperation is arranged regarding to the implementation of the Agreement. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security- Mrs. Tsveta Markova. On behalf of the Portuguese Republic the Agreement was signed by Mr. Mario Jesus dos Santos - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Portuguese Republic in Bulgaria. NewsFri, 11 Jan 2008 09:24:24 GMT{0406F1EF-FCE8-42A1-9DE5-1C78C974A3A6}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_negotiations_TheNetherlands_21_11_07.htmThe second round of the negotiations among representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, Bulgarian National Security Service and Service “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence” and representatives of the Dutch competent security authority on the draft Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on mutual protection of classified information was held in Sofia at the invitation of the State Commission on Information Security within the period November 20-21, 2007. Between the National Security Authorities of both countries were established stable relations and good interaction. The negotiations were conducted in a constructive manner and friendly atmosphere. The start of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Agreement is forthcoming.NewsWed, 21 Nov 2007 15:18:24 GMT{DA8DD92C-4F3F-43B8-8C3C-1560B549E998}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/International_Conference.htmDuring the period 21-23 October 2007 in Sofia, Boyana Residence the International Conference “Functioning the system of classified information protection – experience and challenges” was held. Representatives from Albania, Belgium, Germany, Estonia, Spain, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and NATO Office of Security took part in the Conference. The meeting was organized by the State Commission on Information Security in its role of National Authority on Information Security. Bulgarian participants were representatives from the National Assembly, the President Administration, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economic and Energy, Security Services and Public Order Services. Participants presented their experience in the area of classified information protection. Problems and aspects on development of the regulatory framework on the classified information protection under the NATO conditions membership in practice, and procedures in the area of personnel, information and industrial security were discussed. The discussions and bilateral meetings have established partnerships for activating and deepening the bilateral and multilateral co-operation in the area of classified information protection between countries – NATO members and candidate members.NewsMon, 05 Nov 2007 11:17:08 GMT{85CEF0AB-F12E-44E9-8731-BE50303637FE}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Negotiations_with_Finland.htmIn the period 25-27 September 2007 Bulgarian and Finnish experts met in Sofia for the first round of negotiations on the Draft Agreement between the Government of Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Finland on Mutual Protection and Exchange of Classified Information.The Bulgarian delegation included representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, National Security Service and Service “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence. The Finnish delegation was comprised of representatives of Finnish National security Authority and other competent authorities.The second round of negotiations and the start of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Agreement is forthcoming. NewsThu, 27 Sep 2007 12:06:32 GMT{7C0A534E-7678-4BE0-99D4-A40D941CD806}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Negotiations_Sweden.htmIn the period 17-19 April 2007 Bulgarian and Swedish experts met in Sofia for the first round of negotiations on the Draft Agreement between the Government of Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on Mutual Protection and Exchange of Classified Information.The Bulgarian delegation included representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, National Security Service and Service “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence. The Swedish delegation was comprised of representatives of Swedish NSA and DSA.The second round of negotiations and the start of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Agreement is forthcoming. NewsThu, 19 Apr 2007 14:41:10 GMT{490C39DB-9C44-4676-88B5-FBAD24BBBF7E}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/negotiations_albania.htmIn the period 11-13 April 2007 Bulgarian and Albanian experts met in Sofia for the negotiations on the Draft Agreement between the Government of Republic of Bulgaria and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania on Mutual Protection and Exchange of Classified Information.The Bulgarian delegation included representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, National Security Service and Service “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence. The Albanian delegation was headed by the Director of the National Security Authority.The beginning of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Agreement is forthcoming.NewsFri, 13 Apr 2007 14:56:34 GMT{AE285ADF-8D5C-46EF-8E6F-1A1F3EC3251E}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/cocktail_scis4yrs.htmOn 9 November 2006, in NPC Sky Plaza restaurant, the annual SCIS cocktail on the occasion of the Commission’s anniversary took place. Ministers, politicians, directors of security and civil order services, leading military representatives, journalists and others accepted the invitation. The event was also visited by the invited by Mrs. Markova delegations of the Republic of Hungary and of the Republic of Macedonia, participating in bilateral talks with SCIS. NewsFri, 17 Nov 2006 16:23:00 GMT{4B2C2C96-FD3F-414C-B3A6-3C31397E1546}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/pressconference_anniversary.htmHolding press-conference on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the SCIS, Mrs. Tsveta Markova – Chairperson of the Commission made a brief summary on the achievements in implementation of the policy of the Republic of Bulgaria on the safeguarding of classified information and the cooperation with NATO and the EU. For the period 2003-2006 the Commission has issued total number of:-1834 clearances for national classified information, as 234 has been issued only in 2006-3734 NATO clearances, as 1833 has been issued only in 2006-1249 EU clearances, as 1034 has been issued only in 2006SCIS certified total number of registries as follows:-registries for classified information – 1185-registries handling with NATO CI – 39-registries handling with EU CI – 16The State Commission has also performed its duties in the field of industrial security, supervising the implementation of requirements. A number of workshops, clarifying different aspects of the NATO procurement procedures were organized with the participation of representatives of Bulgarian companies, of the Ministry of Economy and Energy, of the MoD and of the security services.It was also provided detailed information on the international security agreements signed and the forthcoming signings.Regarding international affairs, the attention was turned to the recently organized Balkan Conference “International cooperation in the field of classified information protection as part of the regional security on the Balkans”. Heads and representatives of the national security authorities of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Slovenia, Serbia, Turkey and Montenegro participated there. Issues were discussed, regarding the administrative capacities of the NSAs, the legislative frameworks, the implementation of the national, the EU and the NATO regulations and others. NewsTue, 07 Nov 2006 14:28:00 GMT{14C4081F-3FA2-47B0-9CAC-4321457B181B}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Afcea.htmOn 18-19 October 2006, the State Commission on Information Security took part in the 27-th AFCEA Europe symposium on the communication and information systems and the supporting ‘TechNet 2006’ exhibition, where also participated suppliers of products and software for the NATO Armed Forces. NewsTue, 24 Oct 2006 15:36:00 GMT{9DE44F88-6CF6-48AA-B247-E946331A0E1D}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Balkan_conference.htmBetween 27-30 September 2006, in Euxinograde Residence, in Varna, the first Balkan conference “International cooperation in the field of classified information protection as part of the regional security on the Balkans” took place. Heads and representatives of the national security authorities of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Slovenia, Serbia, Turkey and Montenegro participated. The event was organized by the State Commission on Information Security in its capacity of national security authority of the Republic of Bulgaria and under the patronage of the Minister of education and science Mr. Daniel Valchev. Questions of common interest, regarding the NSAs and the types of security were in the center of the discussions. Expressing their appreciation, the participated countries also considered the idea the Balkan conference to turn into a regular host-rotation event. NewsMon, 02 Oct 2006 15:06:00 GMT{C18CBDD3-7447-458F-A871-E44C765AC29F}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/agreement_norway.htmOn 30 August 2006 in Oslo, Norway, was signed Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of the classified information was signed, between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Norway.On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security - Mrs. Tsveta Markova. On behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Norway the Agreement was signed by the Director-General at the Royal Ministry of Defense – Mrs. Elizabeth Bødtker Larsen.NewsFri, 01 Sep 2006 12:35:00 GMT{106B8176-ADF9-4032-8A51-213B64232694}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/agreement_romania.htmOn 13 April 2006 Agreement on mutual protection of the classified information was signed, between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Romania in Bucharest, Romania. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security - Mrs. Tsveta Markova, authorized by Decision of the Council of Ministers of 6 January 2005. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Romania it was signed by thе Secretary of State, Director General of the National Registry Office for Classified Information – Prof. Dr. Marius Petrescu. NewsMon, 17 Apr 2006 08:29:00 GMT{3CEC4C3C-62D3-4868-A060-E430FB1AF3DE}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/IR_SCIS_2006.htmThe Institutional Rules of the State Commission on Information Security and its administration was adopted with its amendments following Government Decree No 166 / 3.07.2006 on the provisions of art.5 of the CIPA. The amendments assist the functioning improvement of the administration of the executive power and it’s a consecutive step in enhancing the regulatory framework of the system on protection of the classified information. The changed appellations of two of the directorates of the Commission’s special administration reflect the specification of the functions assigned. The changes regarding the directorates are a result of the experience in the field of implementation of the Classified Information Protection Act and the need for clear determination of their functional obligations. NewsTue, 18 Jul 2006 13:38:00 GMT{C6003541-59DC-49A1-B4A3-20ADA1E6492E}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/reference_dec05.htmNewsTue, 17 Jan 2006 13:40:00 GMT{E3BB5919-E63E-48BB-A19A-1087CFF8BABE}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/reference_October.htmNewsWed, 09 Nov 2005 15:00:00 GMT{2A1023E5-C5EC-4B52-9CA8-0D6523BD85B1}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/reference_nov05.htmNewsThu, 29 Dec 2005 14:38:00 GMT{65397AA4-B726-4E6F-9C1D-F467E224C2AF}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/negotiations_moldova.htmOn 2 and 3 February 2006, expert negotiations between representatives of SCIS, National Security Service and “Security – Military Police and Military Counterintelligence” Service, and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova took place at the SCIS premises in Sofia. In a constructive manner both parties discussed the text of the Draft agreement on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information. NewsFri, 03 Feb 2006 13:06:00 GMT{6189A5B7-86DF-4281-9262-63224AB73768}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/meeting_SCG_en.htmOn 18 January 2006 the SCIS chairperson Mrs. Tsveta Markova had a meeting with Col. Cvetko Kovac, director of the Defense Security Agency of Serbia and Montenegro, in Belgrade. They exchanged experience on the contemporary aspects of the current status of the classified information protection practices in both countries. NewsThu, 19 Jan 2006 15:59:00 GMT{79504CE1-3CDE-4F03-9863-2556CCDC80D4}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/visit_Croatia_en.htmDelegation of the State Commission on Information Security, headed by its chairperson Mrs. Tsveta Markova, visited the National Security Authority of the Republic of Croatia. The meetings between the SCIS representatives and their Croatian counterparts were held in Zagreb between 16 and 18 January 2006. The discussions were focused on the CI regulations, the structure and the importance of the NSA in both countries, and the implementation of the EU and NATO requirements. The shared experience established a stable cooperation in the field of protection of the classified information between both sides. NewsThu, 19 Jan 2006 15:42:00 GMT{DFD4AE84-D689-42F8-9E45-FFE2900ED05C}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/SCIS_Germany.htmAn official delegation of the State Commission on Information Security, headed by its vice-chairperson Mr. Orhan Ismailov visited the German Federal Republic between 21st and 25th November. The visit is a part оf the collaborative efforts of the National Security Authorities of both countries. Meetings in the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the Constitution protection service of the Province of Berlin were part of the agenda. The discussions were focused on personnel and industrial security issues, as the main purpose was the exchange of practices in the field of protection of classified information. NewsThu, 08 Dec 2005 14:27:00 GMT{F0C7D8D5-C48A-4547-8DB7-919A437DA474}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/ref_en_int_legal_framework.htmNewsFri, 21 Oct 2005 13:18:40 GMT{60F0B9B3-A42D-4934-89A0-CCC1A23BBE2A}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Agreement_Bulgaria_Republic+of+Macedonia.htmOn 7 October 2005 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria was signed the Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia. The Agreement was signed in the framework of the working visit of Macedonia’s Prime Minister Mr. Vlado Buckovski and the meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Mr. Sergei Stanishev. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security - Mrs. Tsveta Markova, authorized by Resolution of the Council of Ministers of 6 October 2005. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia the Agreement was signed by the Director of the Classified Information Protection Directorate – Mr. Stojan Slavevski.NewsThu, 20 Oct 2005 14:05:33 GMT{158491F4-9B97-455C-9338-ADEE70EDF8CC}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Agreement_Bulgaria_Kingdom+of+Spain.htmOn 27 September 2005 in Madrid, Spain was signed the Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Spain.On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security - Mrs. Tsveta Markova, authorized by Resolution of the Council of Ministers of 27 January 2005. On behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain the Agreement was signed by the Director of the National Intelligence Center – H.E Mr. Alberto Saiz Cortés. NewsThu, 20 Oct 2005 13:58:27 GMT{72EBDEAD-009D-4CBC-85AD-D204D7C41BBE}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Reference_01-30September.htmNewsThu, 20 Oct 2005 07:59:16 GMT{DEF453F3-9267-4ADA-8757-0264B909F9F7}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Reference_01-31August.htmNewsThu, 20 Oct 2005 07:54:43 GMT{CFB3E130-5E0B-4988-BD52-0E5EBD2105B0}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/dpn31072005.htmNewsWed, 24 Aug 2005 16:14:04 GMT{71DCF1D6-4AD0-4B46-8045-2D4B9EBFE269}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Spr_01-3006.htmNewsMon, 04 Jul 2005 11:59:00 GMT{369F9D07-777F-4B09-B8DD-39638D476950}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Spr_01-1505.htmNewsThu, 30 Jun 2005 09:00:00 GMT{2B5CBF1D-C23A-472C-B34F-CE2A5932FD60}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Spr_01-1507.htmNewsThu, 04 Aug 2005 12:12:32 GMT{6F000EE7-FB12-484F-98B8-B455FC635B1F}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Agreement+between+the+Republic+of+Bulgaria+and+the+Italian+Republic.htmOn 8 July 2005 was signed Agreement on mutual protection of the exchanged classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Italian Republic in Rome, Italy. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security - Mrs. Tsveta Markova, authorized by Decision of the Council of Ministers of 19 May 2005. On behalf of the Government of the Italian Republic the Agreement was signed by the Representative of the National Security Authority - Prefect Emilio del Mese.NewsTue, 12 Jul 2005 06:42:00 GMT{2C60C02A-90F3-4A12-B8D5-609422C08589}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Agreement+between+Bulgaria+and+France.htmFor the period 28 June – 1 July 2005 Bulgarian delegation including representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, National Service “Security – Military Police and Military Counterintelligence” – MD visited the French Republic. On 29 and 30 June the French and Bulgarian experts held negotiations on Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of the classified information between the Government of Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of Republic of France. The negotiations ended with negotiations on the text of the Agreement on expert level. Implementation of the procedures regarding the interdepartmental coordination and signing of the Agreement are forthcoming in both of the countries.NewsTue, 12 Jul 2005 06:28:00 GMT{DC74B6D0-B039-45AE-A1BB-85F2D08FF954}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Participation+of+SCIS+representatives+in+International+Conference+in+Poland.htmThe international conference “The Communist Security Apparatus in East Central Europe, 1944 – 1945 to 1989” took place in Warsaw, Poland between 16 – 18 June 2005. The event was organized by the Polish Institute of National Remembrance (PINP) in cooperation with other eight institutions from the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland and Slovakia. Among the organizers were the Federal Commissioner for the records of STASI (Germany), the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Contemporary History, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, National’s Memory Institute (Slovakia) and others.Over 300 participants of 16 European countries, USA and Canada gathered at the halls of the Palace of Culture and Science. The interest on this issue was obvious after the organizers received over hundred proposals of reports to be presented.At the final conference plenary, on behalf of SCIS - Mr. Orhan Ismailov presented a sign of honour of SCIS to Prof. Leon Kieres - Director of the Polish Institute of National Remembrance (PINP). During the concomitant meetings the Bulgarian representatives had many talks with representatives of similar foreign institutions directed to future cooperations and planning of common events.NewsTue, 28 Jun 2005 14:23:00 GMT{FED6E68F-4BC5-4201-8547-E926B1B07CA2}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Agreement+between+Bulgaria+and+Greece.htmOn 17 June 2005 at the headquarters of the State Commission on Information Security in Sofia was signed the Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Hellenic Republic.On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security- Mrs. Tsveta Markova, authorized by Resolution of the Council of Ministers of 11 February 2005. On behalf of the Government of the Hellenic Republic the Agreement was signed by the Director of Military Intelligence Joint Directorate at the General Staff of National Defense - Major General Fragoulis Fragos.NewsFri, 17 Jun 2005 14:10:00 GMT{3B4DE23B-F11B-4EDD-AB39-89685C62C187}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Agreement+between+Bulgaria+and+the+EU.htmOn 25 April 2005, in Luxembourg was signed the Agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and the European Union on the security procedures for the exchange of classified information. The Agreement was endorsed after Decision of the Council of Ministers of 26.05.2005. Following complete implementation of the internal procedures it came into force on 1 June 2005.NewsThu, 16 Jun 2005 14:03:00 GMT{0487745E-090D-4A6C-809B-C00DA91B78CC}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Agreement+between+Bulgaria+and+Norwa.htmBulgarian delegation including representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, National Service “Security – Military Police and Military Counterintelligence” – MD visited Kingdom of Norway for the period 31 May – 3 June 2005. On 1 and 2 June Norwegian and Bulgarian experts held negotiations on Agreement on mutual protection and exchange of the classified information between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway. The negotiations ended with discussions on the text of the Agreement on expert level. Implementation of the procedures regarding interdepartmental coordination and signing of the Agreement are forthcoming in both of the countries.NewsWed, 08 Jun 2005 13:56:00 GMT{3D6D087F-5711-499A-AF28-343BCC8381AD}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Reference_15-31+May+2005.htmNewsThu, 30 Jun 2005 09:02:48 GMT{0F048AE9-1600-469A-9407-615E1C48AFF9}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Reference_16-30+April+2005.htmNewsThu, 30 Jun 2005 08:57:49 GMT{D8A2D867-01DD-4C9D-8EB2-57685A1158BB}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Reference_01-15+April+2005.htmNewsThu, 30 Jun 2005 08:51:31 GMT{7579C133-93FF-4E29-A407-A91B004DB267}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_nato_tender.htmOrdinance on the conditions and order for admitting Bulgarian physical and legal entities to participation in international tenders (procurement procedures) of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)(Approved by a Decree of the Council of Ministers N 76/22.04.2005, published in SG, issue 38/03.05.2005) For more details refer to Law and RegulationsNewsFri, 03 Jun 2005 13:52:59 GMT{CE4BCB8D-A746-4F62-8F8B-5716D165CDDF}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/deputies_eng.htmMandatory Instructions about the conduct of deputy candidates' check up for affiliation to ex-State Security, the General Staff Intelligence Office and the Border Army Intelligence Section, including their predecessors and successors in the period after the 9th of September 1944 –Art.3, Ph. 3 of the law on ellection of deputies(promulgated in State gazette No 32 on 12.04.2005) These can be downloaded from here.NewsThu, 28 Apr 2005 16:59:00 GMT{A5D5500C-4D3B-4F62-BF68-13415A2ABD39}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/agreement_Poland.htmAt 10 a.m., on April 7th 2005, in Warsaw, Poland, the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Poland signed an Agreement for Mutual protection and exchange of classified information. The Agreement was signed at the Interior Security Agency of the Republic of Poland. On behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria the Agreement was signed by Mrs Tsveta Markova – Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security, authorized to this signature on 9th December 2004 by a Decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria. On behalf of the Republic of Poland the Agreement was signed by Mr. Zbigniew Goszczynski – deputy-head of the Interior Security Agency of the Republic of Poland.NewsFri, 08 Apr 2005 08:26:04 GMT{2427A636-9AD4-43E5-8E19-DA159FF58B7E}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/draft_italy.htmThe second round of expert talks on a Draft Agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Italian Republic on Mutual Protection of Exchanged Classified Information was held in March 2005 in Sofia, between representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, National Security Service, and “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence” Service, and representatives of the National Security Authority of Italy. The talks were held in a constructive manner, as the clauses had been previously specified at expert level. Procedures on text approval and authorization of the Head Representatives of the National classified information security authorities was initiated by both parties as a result of the implementation of the Protocol established. NewsFri, 08 Apr 2005 08:20:31 GMT{F51AE1D8-7F8E-4589-A58B-A22B9F61889B}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Estonia.htmOn March 8th 2005 in Sofia the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security – Mrs Tsveta Markova and the Head of the Estonian National Security Authority – Mr Herman Simm signed an Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Estonia on mutual protection and exchange of classified information. The beginning of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the Agreement and its entry into force are forthcoming.NewsWed, 09 Mar 2005 12:16:23 GMT{05D39820-8461-4695-ACC1-EF8FFD0849A5}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/News_Greece.htmBeing invited by the National Security Authority of Greece, in the period 06 – 10 December 2004 representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, the National Security Service and Service “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence visited Athens. Negotiations on expert level were held on a Draft Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Hellenic Republic Concerning the Protection of Exchanged Classified Information.The beginning of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Agreement is forthcoming.NewsTue, 14 Dec 2004 13:17:38 GMT{FBB87E28-17FE-438F-90C5-731733EA719A}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_Estonia.htmBeing invited by the National Security Authority of the Republic of Estonia, in the period 26. 09 – 01.10. 2004 representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, National Security Service and Service “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence visited Tallinn. Negotiations on expert level were held on a Draft Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Estonia on Mutual Protection and Exchange of Classified Information.The beginning of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Agreement is forthcoming.NewsThu, 07 Oct 2004 10:36:06 GMT{7769A26D-DA88-45E6-AEEF-96AD7C009E33}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Visit_Romania.htmBeing invited by the National Security Authority of Romania, in the period 25 – 29.10. 2004 representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, the National Security Service and Service “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence visited Bucharest. Negotiations on expert level were held on a Draft Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of Romania on Mutual Protection and Exchange of Classified Information.The beginning of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Agreement is forthcoming.NewsThu, 04 Nov 2004 14:42:30 GMT{0516047F-2896-4367-BAEA-A2FCD662D8FB}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/news_new_MI.htmThe State Commission on Information Security issued Mandatory Instructions concerning the requirement of the Classified Information Protection Act the persons not to be convicted of premeditated felony – Art.40, Para.1, p.4 of CIPA. They consider the different hypotheses in which evaluation must be made if the person meets the requirements for issuance of a PSC. The issuance of these Mandatory Instructions is a result of the analysis of the difficulties that the vetting authorities meet in the process of vetting. The aim of the Mandatory Instructions is to facilitate the vetting authorities as well as the vetted persons.NewsThu, 02 Dec 2004 13:27:07 GMT{704DE44E-FCA5-4E2A-B813-DFEE5E948C62}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/Spain.htmIn the period 16.11 – 17.11.2004 in Sofia representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, National Security Service and Service “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence held negotiations on expert level on a Draft Agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Spain on Mutual Protection and Exchange of Classified Information.The beginning of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Agreement is forthcoming.NewsThu, 18 Nov 2004 14:33:25 GMT{BB133750-44DE-407C-B34C-83CB2E324A63}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/meeting_krakow.htmIn the period 09 - 10 September 2004 in Krakow, Poland a regular meeting was held of the Multinational Industrial Security Working Group (MISWG) including representatives of the NATO nations, Austria, Sweden and Switzerland. Invited as observers, representatives of the European Commission of the European Union and NATO Office of Security took part in the meeting.From the Bulgarian side representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, Ministry of Defence and Service “Security Military Police and Military Counterintelligence” participated in the meeting.MISWG is an informal initiative, created in 1985 by the NATO member nations. The necessity of creating a working group in the field of Industrial security is a result of the fact that it is a field of the national legislation of the member nations which is not harmonized and there are criteria and requirements needing unification. The aim of MISWG is to work out common measures for classified information protection and certain non-classified information. The aspects of the activities of MISWG include multinational initiatives (programmes, projects) and issues in the field of defence and international Industrial security out of the NATO context. The above mentioned determines the role of MISWG basically to achieve common practices and security procedures for the exchange of classified and non-classified information.In the National report of the Republic of Bulgaria, presented at the meeting an accent was made on the change in the competent authorities in the field of industrial security, the preparation of the amendments in the Classified Information Protection Act, concerning industrial security and the appeal procedure of denials and withdrawals of Facility Security Clearances.The next regular meeting of MISWG will be in September 2005 in Lucerne, Switzerland.NewsFri, 24 Sep 2004 11:48:39 GMT{922A44B6-C45C-4288-A266-F27F61F9A2C0}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/macedonian_visit.htmOn the 17th and 18th of June representatives of the Macedonian National Security Authority – Directorate for Security of Classified Information – visited the State Commission on Information Security. The discussed issues concerned the different types of security, especially personnel security, INFOSEC and cryptographic security of classified information. The Bulgarian legislative basis in the sphere of protection of classified information was presented to them. There was a proposal for a conclusion of a bilateral agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information between the parties. As a result, the Bulgarian draft Agreement will be sent to the Macedonian part.NewsWed, 07 Jul 2004 15:43:27 GMT{33A71692-8A6E-47C5-BF32-47432B10B481}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/visit_poand.htmBeing invited by the Agency for Internal Security of the Republic of Poland, in the period 28th – 30th of June representatives of the State Commission on Information Security, National Security Service and Service “Military Police and Military Counterintelligence visited Warsaw. Negotiations on expert level were held on a Draft Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Poland on Mutual Protection and Exchange of Classified Information. The beginning of the national procedures of both countries for approval of the text and authorization for signing the Аgreement is forthcoming.NewsWed, 07 Jul 2004 16:00:29 GMT{22977682-CC19-4C29-8357-0DE72F2ABD63}http://www.dksi.bg/en/News/News/infosec_inspection.htmIn the period 7th – 11th of June there was an inspection in the Republic of Bulgaria conducted by a representative of NATO Office of Security to check the fulfillment of NATO реquirements in the sphere of INFOSEC. The aim of the inspection was to check up the status of readiness of the Bulgarian systems to be connected to NATO classified systems for exchange of information. NewsWed, 07 Jul 2004 15:56:00 GMT{CF2556D4-C9C3-46C6-A2AD-C9FBCC9BAE83}