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Red Bike Publishing authors are continuously searching for topics of interest for the facility security officer (FSO). Many articles have been free flow while more have reflected how to employ the Self-Inspection Handbook for NISP Contractors . We are about to introduce a new limited series of articles reviewing the latest SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO DoDM 5220.22, “ National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ” (NISPOM). Many of the changes are simply administrative such crossed out references no longer used, updated table of contents, or renumbered paragraphs. This series of articles will filter and prioritize topics to be address. Topics that have already been covered in previous articles and simple administrative changes are filtered out and not addressed. Only major changes not otherwise written about in previous articles will be added. This leads us to today’s article; changes to the Initial Security Briefings and Refresher Training. Pasted below is the actual v...

This article continues the series covering the Self-Inspection Handbook For NISP Contractors and guidance found in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Incorporating Change 2 .   Since the NISPOM update adds to requirements, there is now a sixth element to the “Elements of Inspection” that are common to ALL cleared companies participating in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).   As mentioned in the first article in the series, all should be incorporated into your customized self-inspection check list: (A) Facility Security Clearance (FCL), (B) Access Authorizations, (C) Security Education, (D) FOCI, (E) Classification, and (Y) Insider Threat . Question: Has the company appointed a U.S. citizen employee, who is a senior official, as a key management personnel (KMP) who will serve as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)? NISPOM Reference: 1-202b, 1-202c, 2-104   1-202b. The contractor ...

Taking practice tests is the best 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 length practice exams based on  NISPOM . It could help you pass the ISP and SPeD certification exams. Try these questions to see how you do: 1. Which response force could the CSA approve as a last resort? a. Cleared contractor employees  b. Subcontracted guard force c. Military police d. Civil police e. Proprietary security force 2. Need to know is generally based on: a. Level of clearance b. Block 13 of DD ...

This article continues the series covering the Self-Inspection Handbook For NISP Contractors and guidance found in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Incorporating Change 2. This is the second article under the topic of Insider Threat Training . The earlier article addressed the requirement to training, who to train and when. This article addresses what to train. NISPOM 3-103 b states: NISPOM 3-103 b states: All cleared employees must be provided insider threat awareness training before being granted access to classified information, and annually thereafter. Training will address current and potential threats in the work and personal environment and will include at a minimum: (1) The importance of detecting potential insider threats by cleared employees and reporting suspected activity to the insider threat program designee. (2) Methodologies of adversaries to recruit trusted insiders and collect classified information, in particular with...

This article continues the series covering the Self-Inspection Handbook For NISP Contractors and guidance found in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Incorporating Change 2 .  Since the NISPOM update adds to requirements, there is now a sixth element to the “Elements of Inspection” that are common to ALL cleared companies participating in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).  As mentioned in the first article in the series, all should be incorporated into your customized self-inspection check list: (A) Facility Security Clearance (FCL), (B) Access Authorizations, (C) Security Education, (D) FOCI, (E) Classification, and (Y) Insider Threat. The current series of articles will be temporarily reset while the author considers the new self-inspection guidelines and requirements, especially as addressed in section (Y) Insider Threat. A cleared contractor under NISP is required to establish an Insider Threat Program (IPT); t...