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  By Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP, SAPPC Get your copy @ www.redbikepublishing.com These NISPOM based questions could be helpful in passing the NCMS ISP Certification and the DoD's SPeD Industrial Security Oversight Certification exams including the most recent Industrial Security Oversight Certification ( ISOC) . In fact these study questions are in the same question format as you might find on the exam. Here's how to use our study guide: 1. Use hard copy or download online version of  NISPOM  to search for answers. 2. Mark best answer for each choice. 3. Once complete, check your answers against the answer key below. Taking practice tests is a great way to prepare for an exam. Successful students in grade school and college study using guides and exam preparation questions based on the test subject mat...

These NISPOM based questions could be helpful in passing the NCMS ISP Certification and the DoD's SPeD Industrial Security Oversight Certification exams. Here's how to use our study guide: 1. Use hard copy or download online version of  NISPOM  to search for answers. http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/522022M.pdf 2. Mark best answer for each choice. 3. Once complete, check your answers against the answer key below. Taking practice tests is a great way to prepare for an exam. Successful students in grade school and college study using guides and exam preparation questions based on the test subject material. This same successful methodology can also help prepare for professional exams like ISP Certification and SPeD Certification. DSS has study material and tests available for those who enrol, NCMS has test study material as well. Practice tests augment certification exam preparation.  Red Bike Publishing's Unofficial Study Guide ...

The Limited Access Authorization (LAA) By: Jeffrey W. Bennett, SFPC, SAPPC, ISOC, ISP Many people of the world reside in the United States where they temporarily live and work under authorized conditions. They could be applying for citizenship or residing for a season of work. While they are here under certain authorizations such as visas or other agreements, they are legal residents but not U.S. citizens. They participate in the work force, contribute in the advancement of technology, benefit industry, but there are restrictions to information they are able to access. In the commercial industry, access to technical information is controlled under Export Administration Regulation (EAR). In the defense contracting industry, non-U.S. persons are restricted from accessing certain technical information per the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and they are not eligible for security clearances. While non – U.S. citizens can work with technical information after ...

Avoiding FOIA Fiascos By: Jeffrey W. Bennett, SFPC, SAPPC, ISOC, ISP When writing, reviewing or approviding classified or unclassified technical documents, keep in mind that even unclassified technical information should be scrutinized for protection under the Freedom of Inforamtion Act (FOIA). What this means is that if someone needs Government information that is not readily available, one option is for them to submit a FOIA request. Even unclassified documents may have technical information that should be identifified and as necessary, protected from public release. This information includes technical date, controlled unclassified information, personal identifiable information, and should be portioned marked as such. UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY or FOUO is a reasonable way to protect information from release under a FOIA request. Here's why: There are many reasons for submitting a FOIA request to include conducting research, writing a book, curiosity, advan...

Industrial Security Oversight Certification Red Bike Publishing is so happy to have helped hundreds of people study for security certification with Red Bike Publishing’s Unofficial Study Guide for ISP Certification and we appreciate all of your encouraging emails. With such success, we’ve had many requests asking Red Bike Publishing to write exam preparation material for Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) Certification. For a long time, we have struggled with how to meet the challenge. Until now! Red Bike Publishing’s own Jeffrey W. Bennett, SFPC, SAPPC, and ISP just tested and qualified for the newest SPēD certification, Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC).  He tested without additional preparation other than his NISPOM experience covering what he has learned from working in the NISP, writing articles and training programs, and keeping up to date with the Red Bike Publishing’s Unofficial Study Guide for ISP Certification. That’s because an unde...

Remember the old saying? “Rank has its privilege”? It’s not always prudent to assume certain privileges just because you have means and intent. It’s not safe to assume just because you have access to government Information Technology (IT) systems as a manager or system administrator, for example, that you have the authority to do so anytime and for any reason. Use of government IT systems takes into consideration how an applicant has used technology on the job. Viewing pornography, working non-mission related tasks, hiding evidence, and harassing fellow employees while using employer computers are some indicators that an applicant could bring risk to sensitive information residing on information technology. Guideline M: Use Of Information Technology is a very important criteria since cleared employees must demonstrate the ability to follow rules and regulations . This is especially critical as more and more sensitive information resides on computers. Gaining unauthorized access, d...

Outside activities are those jobs or relationships occurring outside of the United States and involving relationships with foreign countries, persons and businesses. With the internet, social media, and connectivity, there are great opportunities to meet other like-minded business people. The world seems to be getting smaller, while opportunities are increasing. Forming businesses with foreign people and companies can create new jobs, products, and services. These opportunities can also elevate partners to senior management levels and with high value stocks. However, they could come with a cost to those who might seek a government security clearance. Let’s look at a few examples: It’s Complicated An applicant is the president and CEO of a company incorporated in Singapore. Key management employees and decision makers are foreign citizens and almost half of his income is from the company. He spends time oversees, with foreign citizens, and other foreign companies related to his b...

These NISPOM based questions could be helpful in passing the NCMS ISP Certification and the DoD's SPeD Certification exams. Here's how to use our study guide: 1. Use hard copy or download online version of  NISPOM  to search for answers. http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/522022M.pdf 2. Mark best answer for each choice. 3. Once complete, check your answers against the answer key below. Taking practice tests is a great way to prepare for an exam. Successful students in grade school and college study using guides and exam preparation questions based on the test subject material. This same successful methodology can also help prepare for professional exams like ISP Certification and SPeD Certification. DSS has study material and tests available for those who enrol, NCMS has test study material as well. Practice tests augment certification exam preparation.  Red Bike Publishing's Unofficial Study Guide  features four complete test...