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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...

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. ...

Get your copy @ www.redbikepublishing.com These NISPOM based questions could be helpful in passing the NCMS ISP Certification and the DoD's SPeD Certification exams including the most recent Industrial Security Oversight Certification ( ISOC) . 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.  Practice tests augment certification exam preparation.  Red Bike Publishing's Unofficial Study Guide  features four complete test length practice exams based on  NISPOM .  We've updated our manual for NISPOM Change 2.  Response times for investigating alarms shall not exceed: a. Thirty minutes    ...

We recently interviewed Jackie Bray, an FSO with over 20 years experience, on some of the duties of an FSO and what makes an FSO successful. You can find her interview below: Jackie explains that the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Industrial Security Letters are fundamental to an FSO's experience. The NISPOM is the "bible" for those creating programs to protect classified information. It provides the "how to" for protecting classified information that the FSO, program managers, and cleared employees working on classified contracts should possess. The Standard Practice and Procedures should be a companion guide to the NISPOM. Where the NISPOM tells you what to do, the SPP will be the cleared defense contractors' response or demonstration of how they will implement NISPOM at their facility. Jackie explains that in addition to the NISPOM, and the SPP, the FSO and those working on the classified contract should caref...

Prepare for year-end taxes at the beginning of the year Writing off expenses is incredibly helpful way to for a consultant or other self-employed security business entity to decrease the tax burden. As traditionally ethically minded professionals, we understand that we must pay what we owe. Understanding how to claim deductions or what to claim is a little trickier. However, it’s an important and sometimes time consuming part of doing business. In all cases, consult the IRS and a tax accountant as often as necessary.  I've  found both resources very helpful and patient in leading me through what I thought were difficult questions. The challenge of collecting sales tax and reporting income tax is difficult at first, but it is part of doing business, and is a must for maintaining that business. Failure to do so could result in fines or worse. Doing the right thing will help you better sleep at night, and increase your business savvy. What expenses can be “wri...

A security clearance demonstrates that the government has determined that you are trustworthy. As such, you may perform on classified contracts depending on your security clearance level and need to know. To better understand how to protect classified information, it may help to understand how and why  security classification  is assigned. The following provides answers to popular questions:  Classification Levels and Why Certain Information is Classified Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP is the owner of Red Bike Publishing Red Bike Publishing . Jeff is an accomplished writer of non-fiction books, novels and periodicals. He also owns Red bike Publishing. Published books include: "Get Rich in a Niche-Insider's Guide to Self Publishing in a Specialized Industry" and "Commitment-A Novel". Jeff is an expert in security and has written many security books including: "Insider's Guide to Security Clearances" and "DoD Security Clearances and Contracts Gu...

Thinking about getting security certification? Consider ISP Certification The following questions are from ISP Certification-The Industrial Security Professional Exam Study Manual 107. What method of justification should a contractor submit to attend a classified meeting? a. List the classified contract involved b. Cite the clearance level c. Give company CAGE code d. Submit job position e. List qualifications 108. Contractors may keep classified information generated under IR&D provided: a. Their contract is still active b. The originating program manager is still employed c. The FSO catalogs the information d. Adequate storage capability exists e. The contractor maintains facilities on Government property 109. Executive Order 12829 requires heads of agencies to enter into agreement with: a. FSO b. Foreign Governments c. Secretary of Defense d. Department of Labor e. Department of Energy 110. How do you mark unclassified material to simulate SECRET? a. EX...