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https://bennettinstitute.com/course/nispomchapter1free/ Bennett Institute has a new course and it's free. It's called introduction to the NISPOM. Come check it out. This course introduces the NISPOM so that the student can better grasp the elements of NISPOM. When finished, the student will have a better understanding of NISPOM and all the topics of Chapter 1.  This is great training for: Seasoned and new Facility Security Officers Newly Cleared Defense Contractors Cleared Employees  Studying for Industrial Security Professional (ISP) and Industrial Security Professional Oversight Certification (ISOC).  Come check us out. https://bennettinstitute.com/course/nispomchapter1free/  Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP is the owner of Red Bike Publishing Red Bike Publishing . He regularly consults, presents security training, and recommends export compliance and intellectual property protection countermeasures. He is an accomplished writer of non-fiction bo...

https://www.redbikepublishing.com/fsocertification Excerpt from upcoming book featuring the topic of classified information systems. Since much of the work that Cleared Defense Contractors (CDC) perform is on automated systems, it is important to understand how to protect classified information that resides on information systems (IS). NISPOM Chapter 8 Classified IS discusses just how to do so. The intent of this writing is to demonstrate that the protective measures for classified IS are very similar to those that are described in other NISPOM chapters. This is our explanation of how classified information should be protected equally, no matter what form it takes. In other words, SECRET hardware should be afforded the same protective measures as SECRET software. I write this to demonstrate that a Facility Security Officer should not be intimidated by any IS security discussions; they are similar to protective measures employed for all forms of classified information. Some ...

https://www.bennettinstitute.com/courses NISPOM Fundamentals Webinar Red Bike Publishing is now hosting a webinar with multiple installations. We used to host it at Udemy, but are hosting our own training. Take NISPOM Classes one chapter at a time Currently we have each of the NISPOM Chapters 1-8 available. Each lesson is 1 to 2.5 hour long consisting of lectures, presentations and graded quizzes. Soon I'll be loading the rest, but you can start training now. Or all at once as we have bundled these courses. We now have the NISPOM Fundamentals course ready to go. This course combines chapters 1-8 and is updated regularly with additional chapters and content. Register now and have access to all updates. As we update, we will be charging more depending on the amount of content. However, if you register now, this registration will include all future updates at no additional cost. The fundamentals of NISPOM is $350.00. However, for the next few days, we offer them for th...

This short eBook will teach you what you need to know about security clearances Opportunities: You're here because you realize that security clearance jobs are in high demand and they pay more than similar job titles without the security clearance requirements.  That's the no brainer. But here's the issue: The Problem: The difficult part is how to land the security clearance and understanding how to complete the security clearance application.  The Solution: Inside our book you will find the answers to some of the questions: How are security clearances granted? Can I get a security clearance now and apply for jobs? How long do security clearances last? This book is written for those looking for answers to the hard questions and are currently seeking security clearance jobs.  I've used my vast experience of more than 20 years as a Department of Defense certified security manager to provide answers you learn how ...

T his article continues the series describing what happens after the government grants you a security clearance. After receiving a job with a company or agency performing classified work, you’ll receive your onboarding training, which may have included the SF 312 Non-Disclosure Agreement, Initial Security Awareness, Derivative Classifier and other required training events and briefings. Even though the Facility Security Officer (FSO) brought you into the system, awarded your security clearance, and performed the required high-level training, there is still much more work to do to ensure you understand how to perform on classified contracts. The high-level training and onboarding is enough to get you “authorized” and prepared for the work. The rest of the preparation will come from other sources to include peers, supervisors and program managers. This training is usually provided on the job as you actually begin performing on the classified contract. ...

Once a security clearance is granted, the Facility Security Officer (FSO) will contact you and several things will happen real fast. Primarily, if you have been sitting in a temporary position while awaiting your clearance, things are about to get real. The FSO will manage the security clearance under the umbrella of the cleared defense contractor’s oversight. This means that the FSO will  maintain the facility security clearance (FCL)  status administratively as well as meeting compliance requirements. They do this primarily training you and through that training, equipping you to protect classified information and perform work designated by the classified contract. Just as the FSO is certified or provided FSO training, you will also receive required training from the FSO. The FSO manages the clearances, training, classified workspace, etc. and documents the all actions for future reviews by the  Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) . ...