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In our continuing effort to bring you the latest in protecting national security, we feel it is important to include articles reviewing the latest SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO DoDM 5220.22, “ National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ” (NISPOM). Our intent is to address major changes, excluding admin updates. Many of the changes are simply administrative such crossed out references no longer used, updated table of contents, or renumbered paragraphs. Only major changes not otherwise written about in previous articles will be added. The first topic in this article is NISPOM Chapter 5, physical protection of classified material at cleared contractor locations. This begins where paragraph 5-303 is completely obliterated. No comment here except to say they drew the line in the sand in 2006 and finally erased it in 2016. Hopefully, four years to the month after expiration date these steel cabinets and sub-par containers are no longer an issue. 5-303. SECRET Storage. S...

In our continuing effort to bring you the latest to National Industrial Security Contractors (NISPOM) we feel it is important to include articles reviewing the latest SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO DoDM 5220.22, “ National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ” (NISPOM). As a reminder, our intent is to address major changes vice administrative updates. Many of the changes are simply administrative such crossed out references no longer used, updated table of contents, or renumbered paragraphs. Only major changes not otherwise written about in previous articles will be added. This leads us to today’s article; changes to how classification markings are applied. Throughout the article we write in actual verbiage from the “Summary of Changes” in its original format and edits. Text in blue represents NISPOM Conforming Change 1 material and text in red is Change 2 material. This brings us to NISPOM Paragraph 4-208. Markings for Derivatively Classified Documents. a. CLAS...

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. CONFIDENTIAL material may be stored the same as higher classification levels EXCEPT: a. Supplemental controls are not necessary b. Storage in steel filing cabinets do not apply to the October 1 2012 requirement c. Storage cabinets do not have to be GSA approved d. None of the above e. All the ...