TIGHTENING THE AGENCY'S SECURITY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R003400090002-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 6, 2009
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: September 26, 1961
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR. !:Director of Security
SUBJECT : Tightening the Agency's Security
1. During my recent trip to Lurope, I was impressed by
the highly sophisticated techniques currently being used by the Soviet
Intelligence Service to penetrate the governments and intelligence
services of the Western powers. I recognized that we, too, must
be a major target for the Soviet Intelligence Service and that probably
one of their major objectives is to achieve a top level penetration of
the Central Intelligence Agency. Therefore, I wish to insure that
every possible step is being taken to make this Agency impenetrable
and give us the best security possible.
2. Toward this end, I want your office to continue to insist
upon the highest security standards throughout the Agency. In any
:instance where you feel there are poor security practices, I want
you without fail to call this to the attention of myself, General Cabe!).,
or the Inspector General. Further, I want you to keep us advised of
any individuals or conditions about which you have, any concern whatsoever.
O/IG/LBKirkpatrick: jrc (25 Sept. '61)
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Allen W. Dulles
Director
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