The term “code word clearance” is sometimes used by the general public and is often described as an “above Top Secret Clearance”. While the term might be a part of the public’s security clearance slang, it is not part of the cleared community’s vocabulary. Those in...
The latest industry buzz is the “release of the new National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)”. I’m putting air quotes in there, because an actual NISPOM has not been rewritten or re-released. There is no re-release of NISPOM, only a...
Here’s an interesting scenario. Imagine you are walking the floor and talking to employees when you approach a security container and employees who controlled its access. As part of your inspection, you wanted to verify all documents were properly marked and...
Have you taken the next step to being competitive in the government contracts arena? If not, this article will provide information and tips based on a proven method of studying for and passing the exam. Why earn a certification? There are several reasons to achieve...
Frequently Asked Security Clearance Questions By: Jeffrey W. Bennett, SAPPC, SFPC, ISOC, ISP In our various roles as industrial security managers, we often field tough security questions. Good questions provide the opportunity to address security clearance and...
Cleared Defense Contractors, employees, and government workers review classified information, but may not understand how or why the markings are applied. Sure, it’s obvious that the markings do warn of the classification level and how to protect it, but the...
