In CCIPP, who determines the authorized individuals and organizations for secure sharing of classified information?

• A. Secretary of Homeland Security
• B. Director of National Intelligence
• C. Secretary of Defense
• D. Attorney General

Answer: (A)

In CCIPP, who can receive and share classified information is determined by the lead civilian agency responsible for information sharing across government and with partners. The Secretary of Homeland Security has the authority to establish who is authorized to securely share classified information, coordinating with federal, state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners to ensure safe and controlled exchange in support of homeland security missions. The other roles are focused on their own domains—directing the intelligence community, managing defense-related information, or enforcing laws—rather than setting the broad authorization for cross-partner information sharing in this framework.