National Security Decision Directive 145
- Signed by President Reagan on 17 September, 1984, this directive is entitled, "National Policy on Telecommunications and Automated Information Systems Security". It provides initial objectives, policies, and an organizational structure to guide the conduct of national activities toward safeguarding systems which process, store, or communicate sensitive information, establishes a mechanism for policy development and assigns implementation responsibilities. (NCSC-WA-001-85;)information, establishes a mechanism for policy development and assigns implementation responsibilities. (NCSC-WA-001-85;)