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Send us a textGet the TrainingSecurity Training; It's That Important  NISPOM requires that every cleared employee receives the initial training and the annual refresher training The rational for initial and refresher is because new employees are introduced to sensitive and classified government information and they should learn the fundamentals. Here are some great topics; just so happens to be addressed in NISPOM: The nature of classified material and how to protect it. Notice of their responsibilities to protect classified information and the consequences of unauthorized disclosure Recognizing and protecting U.S. and foreign government classified material Criteria for authorizing access to classified information Responding to classified information released to the public Security chain of command and support structure for addressing security incidents and violations Cleared employees on foreign travel  For example, the newly cleared employee may not understand how to dial a combination or determine who

Send us a textFor some, the FSO designation is a career track with potential growth. For others, it’s an undesired appointment, part of doing business and just another additional duty.However, this responsibility should be taken very seriously as classified contracts depend on success. Regardless of whether desired or appointed, the FSO is key to managing classified contracts.Why not let Thrive Analysis Group Inc manage your FSO requirements while you focus on your core capabilities. We are uniquely positioned to equip your organization with FSO solutions and services.While you may be appointed as FSO, you should delegate FSO responsibilities to us. We provide a wide range of managed solutions. Leave FSO tasks to a trusted partner.FSO Solutionshttps://thriveanalysis.com/nisp/https://www.redbikepublishing.com/insiderthreatprogram/Online security clearance webinars and coaching. Providing security training and resources.Most organizations attack the problem with either an employee tracking or online activity re

Send us a textThis is a collaborative effort with Clearancejobs.com and an interview from my newest book, Establish and Insider Threat Program Under NISPOMFSOs have a huge responsibility to protect contractor information. One important job is to start with an insider threat program.Most people make the mistake of relying on tracking employees and looking for suspicious behavior. That's not a good way to start.I've got a better solution. It's here in the video as well as my new book:Establish an Insider threat program under NISPOM. Tools, templates and procedures you can download. https://www.redbikepublishing.com/insiderthreatprogram/Jeff is available for speaking and consultinghttps://jeffreywbennett.comNISPOM CentralProviding security clearance books, training, and resources for cleared defense contractors.Bennett InstituteOnline security clearance webinars and coaching. Providing security training and resources.SIMS SoftwareSIMS suite provides features/functionality you need to run automated

Send us a textJeff is available for speaking and consultinghttps://jeffreywbennett.comhttps://jeffreywbennett.thinkific.comFSOs have a huge responsibility to protect contractor information. One important job is to start with an insider threat program.Most people make the mistake of relying on tracking employees and looking for suspicious behavior. That's not a good way to start.I've got a better solution. It's here in the video as well as my new book:Establish an Insider threat program under NISPOM. https://www.redbikepublishing.com/books/https://www.redbikepublishing.com/insiderthreatprogram/Online security clearance webinars and coaching. Providing security training and resources.It also answers the question that so many people have asked,If we have the NISPOM, why do we need an insider threat program?If the NISPOM is so thorough, what would an additional insider threat program look like?Most organizations attack the problem with either an employee tracking or online activity reporting goal.A

Send us a textFree security clearance seminarehttps://www.redbikepublishing.com/securityclearanceseminar/NISPOM Fundamentals https://www.bennettinstitute.comStay tuned for more information about our upcoming book. In the meantime, if you need to provide Insider Threat Training, you can download and present your very own to your employees NISPOM requires Derivative Classification Training and Record keeping Guidance. This guidance states that the cleared contractor provide cleared personnel with initial Derivative Classification Training and follow up and at least once every 2 years. No time to write training?You can find training here https://www.redbikepublishing.com/derivative/See more in our books "Insider's Guide to Security Clearances" and "Bennett InstituteOnline security clearance webinars and coaching. Providing security training and resources.Access Commander by MathCraftWe support the mission of FSOs, CSOs and other security professionals. SIMS SoftwareSIMS suite provides feature

Send us a textWe are having a security clearance webinar. FInd more information here:https://www.redbikepublishing.com/securityclearanceseminar/This podcast is based on information from our NISPOM fundamentals course at https://www.bennettinstitute.comPodcast discusses:Holding a security clearance is a privilege. The awardee is able to perform on classified contracts where they would not otherwise be able. However, some defense contractors mistakenly assume that they can request a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) for business development purposes or to better position themselves future classified contract opportunities. Though that is not how FCLs are awarded, there is a process and methodology to justify the FCL.  The FSO has marching orders to develop and implement security programs to protect classified information. But, how effective is security policy if it is written by security and posted only in the security office?     Identify items, events, and issues that security can help withLook at upcoming co

Send us a textWe are having a security clearance webinar. FInd more information here:https://www.redbikepublishing.com/securityclearanceseminar/This podcast is based on information from our NISPOM fundamentals course at https://www.bennettinstitute.comPodcast discusses:Facility Security Clearances (for businesses)Personnel Security Clearances (for people)NISPOM CentralProviding security clearance books, training, and resources for cleared defense contractors.Bennett InstituteOnline security clearance webinars and coaching. Providing security training and resources.Access Commander by MathCraftWe support the mission of FSOs, CSOs and other security professionals. SIMS SoftwareSIMS suite provides features/functionality you need to run automated industrial security programs. Clearance, NISPOM, and FSO ConsultingThrive Analysis Group Inc is your resource for security clearance, NISPOM, and FSO consulting.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra

Send us a textConsulting  ServicesRed Bike Publishing, LLC is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. We have sold thousands of books and training materials to individual customers. However, we would like to provide our manuals books and training to government offices to pass down to employees and contractors. Our products include training, books and services:Reminder magnets for security containers and safes.DODM 5200.01 V 1-3 and study guides for SPeD SFPC certificationNISPOM and study guides for ISP CertificationNISPOM Required TrainingFSO Services (facility and personnel security clearances)DoD and NISP Security CertificationTailored NISP required trainingeditor@redbikepublishing.comCAGE: 53JF5 NAICS: 511130, 541690, 611430 Cleared employees are trained how to properly mark, store and disseminate classified information, but not taught how to effectivelyNISPOM CentralProviding security clearance books, training, and resources for cleared defense contractors.SIMS SoftwareSIMS suite provides feature

Send us a textSecurity Clearance and NISPOM   consultingLink to YouTube presentation https://youtu.be/SNTlRrZvr-E This is a presentation of how to be a world class FSOFrom How to Get U.S. Government Contracts and Classified WorkInfluence at all levelsIntegrate security at all levelsBe fiscally responsible  Be flexible, but knowledgeableIf you need assistance with FSO or security training please contact me or visit my consulting site www.jeffreywbennett.com.Additionally, we have NISPOM fundamentals training perfect for studying and applying to your CDC facility. https://bennettinstitute.com/course/nispomfundamentals/he purposeful execution of Foreign travel pre-briefings-When employees travel to a foreign country, they may be targeted to provide sensitive information. A threat and/or defensive briefing should be provided to all cleared employees per NISPOM. (NISPOM Training). The briefings should be documented with signatures, dates and contents of briefings for presentation to Defense Security Services (DSS)

Send us a textSecurity Clearance and NISPOM   consultingIf you are a new FSO, there is no reason to travel your journey alone. You may recruit fellow employees to assist with the tasks. Lately, contract language requires the contractor to conduct tasks in support of Program Protection Planning (PPP), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Criticality Analyses (CA), and providing Program Protection Plan Implementation Plans (PPIP). These requirements include language that requires developing PPIPs, protecting critical components, developing SCRM plans, quantifying risk to the supply chain, vetting vendors and so much more. The ISP and ISOC Master exam prep for NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117 is now available. If you plan to test in winter 2022 or later, make this version part of your study plans.Check it out. While this may not be an organic capability for most organizations, there are many small companies that can step up and provide the necessary guidance or share in the workload.Link to NISPOM and cleared contractor s

Send us a textSecurity Clearance and NISPOM   consultingHere are the top reasons for marking classified information: Warn and inform a user that an item is indeed classified or sensitiveConveys what exactly needs protection Identifies levels of classification or sensitivityProvides vital information and instruction on when to downgrade or declassify the materialGives sources and reason for classifying the itemWarns of special access, control, dissemination or safeguarding requirements Find out more in How to Get U.S. Government Contracts and Classified WorkBe sure to visit Red Bike Publishing for books and training.If you need assistance with FSO or security training please contact me or visit my consulting site www.jeffreywbennett.com.DCSA ReviewPrior to each inspection, the FSO and cleared contractor leadership should present DCSA with a state of security briefing to introduce and go over the company secuNISPOM CentralProviding security clearance books, training, and resources for cleared defense contractor

Send us a textThough defense contractors don't assign classification levels, it helps to understand why information gets classified and how the government identifies the classified information. The cleared contractor works with the classified information and protects it according to the markings.From How to Get U.S. Government Contracts and Classified WorkInfluence at all levelsIntegrate security at all levelsBe fiscally responsible  Be flexible, but knowledgeableIf you need assistance with FSO or security training please contact me or visit my consulting site www.jeffreywbennett.com. Additionally, we have NISPOM fundamentals training perfect for studying and applying to your CDC facility. https://bennettinstitute.com/course/nispomfundamentals/The purposeful execution of Foreign travel pre-briefings-When employees travel to a foreign country, they may be targeted to provide sensitive information. A threat and/or defensive briefing should be provided to all cleared employees per NISPOM. (NISPOM Training).

Send us a textThere are many contractual reasons to transfer classified information from one location to another. Meetings, working groups, and deliverable requirements are just a few. In the receiving organization, the FSO should ensure all arriving classified information is inspected and received into accountability. From How to Get U.S. Government Contracts and Classified WorkThe FSO should ensure that all classified deliveries are inspected prior to bringing them into accountability. Such checks are necessary to ensure items were sent properly, were not tampered with in transit, contain correct items and are authorized for storage in the classified holdingsBe sure to visit Red Bike Publishing for books and training.If you have questions, visit Jeff's website: jeffreywbennett.comWhen performing Derivative Classification tasks, it's sometimes necessary to produce, reproduce, copy, or print classified information for work products, briefingsJeff's WebsiteJeff is available for speaking and consu

Send us a textWhen 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 information in the contractor's possession. However, they are also looking at above and beyond metrics that demonstrate the commitment to national security. These above and beyond attributes are often recorded and rewarded. Here are some ideas Facility Security Officers can employ to demonstrate above and beyond NISPOM application. You might even consider inviting an Industrial Security Professional (ISP) or Industrial Security Oversight (ISOC) certified guest speaker.Additionally, many vendors offer already developed online NISPOM training perfect for sending to your employees.Be sure to create an index or catalog of where brochures, posters or other training items are located so that you can keep them updated, monitor use and make improvements. Most of all, it’s important to docu

Send us a textThough not as sinister and espionage riddled as most savvy spy novels, export compliance is an issue that will get defense contractors in trouble. Violating State Department regulations will bring the weight of the US Government on the offending company. According to the International Traffic In Arms Regulation, ITAR, “Any person who engages in the United States in the business of either manufacturing or exporting defense articles or furnishing defense services is required to register”. Security clearances should be kept to the minimum amount necessary to perform the classified work, access to that classified information must be kept to only those with a valid need to perform on the government work. Security clearance verification cannot provide need to know. Just because one has a clearance doesn’t mean they should be authorized access. Need to know is based on a contractual or work performance basis.A leader can form an HPT from all business units. Since the FSO is responsible for creating a

Send us a textA 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 on overhead expenses, the greater the overall company profit. The earlier into the process the assessment is conducted the better the company performs overall.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 an employee leaves work with a company computer, the expectation is that all information is vulnerable.  Protecting classified material – The proper receipt, accountability, storage, dissemination and destruction of classified material. Link to CDSE training https://www.cdse.edu/Required training – This instruction helps

Send us a textRed Bike Publishing is pleased to announce the new NISPOM. National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual 32 CFR Part 117.  An FSO has readily available data to determine and communicate the effectiveness of the security program. Gathering available information, creating a detailed database and performing solid analysis will determine the program's success.End of day checks serve as a precaution against leaving classified information unattended.Feel free to contact us for information on how to promote your business through our newsletter.     NISPOM Training Topics:Insider ThreatInitial / Annual Security AwarenessDerivative ClassifierNon Disclosure AgreementNISPOM CentralProviding security clearance books, training, and resources for cleared defense contractors.Bennett InstituteOnline security clearance webinars and coaching. Providing security training and resources.Jeff's WebsiteJeff is available for speaking and consultingSIMS SoftwareSIMS suite provides features/functionality

Send us a text   Red Bike Publishing is pleased to announce the addition of training. We have created a training program that includes an Initial Security Training/Annual Awareness Training presentation and much more required by NISPOM. Instead of designing your own, just download and present these. You can even modify them (which we recommend) or tailor to your CDC business. Feel free to contact us for information on how to promote your business through our newsletter.     Jeff has made an online recorded version of the course NISPOM Fundamentals that he formerly taught at the University of Alabama Huntsville. He is available teach similar courses at your companies. Send an email to editor@redbikepublishing.com. Red Bike Publishing offers generous royalties and are able to reach over 30,000 people through various magazines, Amazon.com, and other bookstores. Red Bike Publishing uses professional printing and distribute through Ingram, Baker and TSecurity Defense LawyerIf you have had an event that could put

Send us a textContact/newsletter:redbikepublishing.com/contactThe National Industrial Security Program NISPOM is THE guidance for Cleared Defense Contractors (CDC) performing on classified contracts. However, it doesn’t always answer some questions these FSOs might have about protecting classified information. For example, suppose a defense contractor company has a contract requiring the storage of classified information at the SECRET level. Do they need an alarm?You might recall in earlier articles that I’ve emphasized the importance of finding out what the threats to classified information are to your particular organization. Be aware of NISPOM vs. Best Practices, vs. Risk Assessment before committing resources that may or may not be required. Industry standards and common practices may almost seem like requirements, but can be expensive endeavors if not necessary to implement. To some, it may be unheard of not to have alarms, cameras or access control systems (door magnets and card readers). However, these

Send us a textWhile Facility Security Officers, government and military employees do an incredible job at training employees, implementing and directing security programs to protect classified information, a more menacing threat is still left unchecked.     The security industry spends terrific amounts of money fortifying and constructing buildings based on best practices and not entirely on a risk assessment. The NISPOM and other regulations advise on focusing protection and reducing costs. However, without a proper risk assessment, they may fall short of meeting legitimate threats.  The current practice makes it very difficult for someone to break in and steal secrets.  In light of addressing best practices, the main threat should not be overlooked or neglected. For example, when was the last time you read of buildings being broken into and safes blasted open or being cracked to obtain our nation's secrets? Facility securiSecurity Defense LawyerIf you have had an event that could put your security clea