by admin | Jan 18, 2022 | Blogs, Cleared Defense Contractors, NISPOM Blog
By: Jeffrey W. Bennett, SAPPC, SFPC, ISOC, ISP When Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) conduct reviews of cleared defense contractor facilities, they go with a purpose. Their first priority may be to conduct a risk assessment of classified...
by admin | Jan 18, 2022 | Blogs, Cleared Defense Contractors, NISPOM Blog
3 Ways FSOs Can Have An Impactful Security Program By: Jeffrey W. Bennett, SAPPC, SFPC, ISOC, ISP The Facility Security Officer’s (FSO) successful program depends on developing relationships with employees, managers and executives to facilitate execution of...
by admin | Oct 28, 2021 | Blogs, Cleared Defense Contractors, NISPOM Blog
Review Questions from Chapter 11 “DoD Security Clearances and Contracts Guidebook” By Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP These questions are international operations oriented. Put yourself in the position and situation described. How would you handle the...
by admin | Oct 28, 2021 | Blogs, Cleared Defense Contractors, NISPOM Blog
New cleared contractors should understand that the CDSE provides initial training and special briefings to their appointed Facility Security Officer (FSO). This training is invaluable as the new FSO will have a chance to learn about their responsibilities....
by admin | Oct 28, 2021 | Blogs, Cleared Defense Contractors, NISPOM Blog
It’s a common practice to allow employees to use enterprise computers outside of the enterprise. This has become more common where employees are increasingly working at home. Though a common practice, these occurrences are not always best practices. Anytime...
by admin | Oct 28, 2021 | Blogs, Cleared Defense Contractors, NISPOM Blog
A cleared contractor can help reduce expenses with by preparing ahead of time. This is where an experience FSO can anticipate expenses, perform risk assessment while implementing NISPOM and advise on ways to reduce costs while being compliant. The more money saved...
