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Category 7 of the NISP Enhancement is:  Counterintelligence Integration/Cyber Security provides a tool that cleared contractors can use to demonstrate exceeding NISPOM requirements. Injecting this into the security program also enhances security by bringing to light types and frequency of suspicious contacts. 1.       The purposeful execution of Foreign travel pre-briefings-When employees travel to a foreign country, they may be targeted to provide sensitive information. A threat and/or defensive briefing should be provided to all cleared employees per NISPOM Chapter 3 ( NISPOM Training ). The briefings should be documented with signatures, dates and contents of briefings for presentation to Defense Security Services (DSS) industrial security representatives. 2.     Conducting debriefings once the employees return from foreign travel. It is a tool to follow-up with the threat or defensive security briefing presented prior to the foreign tra...

Category 3 of the NISP Enhancement continues with Security Education. This category addresses internal security staff professionalization. Specifically, it measures whether or not security staff training exceeds NISPOM  training and DSS FSO certification requirements to include obtaining on-going professional certifications and incorporating the knowledge through the organic security program. There are currently several certifications and training available to the security professional, including some recommendations by DSS: Industrial Security Professional ( ISP) FSOs could set the ISP Certification as a goal and encourage staff employees to achieve. When employees study for the ISP Certification, they learn: how to read and apply the NISPOM, the importance of forming professional relationships with cleared employees, how the cleared contractor and the DSS representatives interact, and much more. DSS also understands the importance of individuals...