SPeD Inustrial Security Oversight Certification

Industrial Security Oversight Certification
Red Bike Publishing is so happy to have helped hundreds of people study for security certification with Red Bike Publishing’s Unofficial Study Guide for ISP Certification and we appreciate all of your encouraging emails. With such success, we’ve had many requests asking Red Bike Publishing to write exam preparation material for Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) Certification. For a long time, we have struggled with how to meet the challenge.
Until now! Red Bike Publishing’s own Jeffrey W. Bennett, SFPC, SAPPC, and ISP just tested and qualified for the newest SPēD certification, Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC).  He tested without additional preparation other than his NISPOM experience covering what he has learned from working in the NISP, writing articles and training programs, and keeping up to date with the Red Bike Publishing’s Unofficial Study Guide for ISP Certification.
That’s because an understanding of NISPOM is the fundamental skill set to pass the ISOC exam. Per the website, “The Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC) is ideal for DoD, Industry, and federal members under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).” The prerequisite certification is the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and is also NISPOM based.
The ISOC assesses foundational knowledge in the following competencies (NISPOM topcis):
Industrial Security Basics Security Reviews and Inspections Security Systems and Requirements
Though Red Bike Publishing has not written any additional material for the ISOC certification, we are confident in sharing that Red Bike Publishing’s Unofficial Study Guide for ISP Certification can be used to help prepare for the ISOC exam. Our security books including NISPOM, ITAR and DoD Security Clearance and Contracts Guidebook, and FSO Tool Box training packages are also great resources and study prep for your security certification needs.

NISPOM Based Certification Questions

These NISPOM based questions could be helpful in passing the NCMS ISP Certification and the DoD's SPeD Certification exams.

Here's how to use our study guide:

1. Use hard copy or download online version of NISPOM to search for answers.

http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/522022M.pdf

2. Mark best answer for each choice.

3. Once complete, check your answers against the answer key below.

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. 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.
We've updated our manual for NISPOM Change 2. 


Have a go at some new questions. 

Try these questions to see how you do:

1.      In situations of classified information inadvertently released as UNCLASSIFIED, the contractor’s notice shall be classified _____ unless it contains information for higher classification.

a.            UNCLASSIFIED

b.            FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

c.             SECRET

d.            TOP SECRET

e.             CONFIDENTIAL

2.      Which of the following contract information requires GCA approval before release to the public?

a.            Release of unclassified information on a classified contract

b.            The fact that a contract has been received

c.             The method of contract

d.            The fact that a contract is negotiated

e.             Whether or not contract requires hiring or terminating of employees

3.      The DD form 1540 is submitted through the _____?

a.            CSA

b.            GCA

c.             Prime Contractor

d.            A and C

e.             B and C

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1.      In situations of classified information inadvertently released as UNCLASSIFIED, the contractor’s notice shall be classified _____ unless it contains information for higher classification.

a.            UNCLASSIFIED

b.            FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

c.             SECRET

d.            TOP SECRET

e.             CONFIDENTIAL (NISPOM 4-218b)

2.      Which of the following contract information requires GCA approval before release to the public?

a.            Release of unclassified information on a classified contract (NISPOM 5-511)

b.            The fact that a contract has been received

c.             The method of contract

d.            The fact that a contract is negotiated

e.             Whether or not contract requires hiring or terminating of employees

3.      The DD form 1540 is submitted through the _____?

a.            CSA

b.            GCA

c.             Prime Contractor

d.            A and C

e.             B and C (NISPOM 11-202a)

So,  how did you do? These questions and more can be found in Red Bike Publishing's Unofficial Guide to ISP Certification,                                

DoD Security Clearance and Contracts Guidebook, as well as in NISPOM Training. Both resources provide excellent study material that may help with passing the ISP and SPeD certification exams.

According to reader comments and emails to the author, many who have bought this book, the ISP Test Tips, and used our techniques to augment their preparation have performed very well on the exam.

Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP is the owner of Red Bike Publishing Red Bike Publishing .

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 books, novels and periodicals. 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 Guidebook", "ISP Certification-The Industrial Security Professional Exam Manual", and NISPOM/FSO Training". 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 books, novels and periodicals. 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 Guidebook", "ISP Certification-The Industrial Security Professional Exam Manual", and NISPOM/FSO Training".

NISPOM Certification Questions (May help with NCMS ISP and DoD SPeD Certification)

These NISPOM based questions could be helpful in passing the NCMS ISP Certification and the DoD's SPeD Certification exams.

Here's how to use our study guide:

1. Use hard copy or download online version of NISPOM to search for answers.

http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/522022M.pdf

2. Mark best answer for each choice.

3. Once complete, check your answers against the answer key below.

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. 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.
We've updated our manual for NISPOM Change 2. 


Have a go at some new questions. 

Try these questions to see how you do:

1.      Contractors shall conduct formal self-inspections at intervals consistent with:

a.            Risk management principles

b.            DSS inspection dates

c.             FSO determination

d.            Previous results

e.             All of the above

2.      All classified information and material should be marked to clearly convey:

a.            Level of classification

b.            Portions that reveal classified

c.             Portions that contain classified

d.            Period of time protection is required

e.             All the above

3.      NATO has the following levels of security classification EXCEPT:

a.            COSMIC TOP SECRET

b.            NATO SECRET

c.             NATO CONFIDENTIAL

d.            NATO RESTRICTED

e.            NATO TOP SECRET

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4.      Contractors shall conduct formal self-inspections at intervals consistent with:

a.            Risk management principles (NISPOM 1-206b)

b.            DSS inspection dates

c.             FSO determination

d.            Previous results

e.             All of the above

5.      All classified information and material should be marked to clearly convey:

a.            Level of classification

b.            Portions that reveal classified

c.             Portions that contain classified

d.            Period of time protection is required

e.             All the above (NISPOM 4-200)

6.      NATO has the following levels of security classification EXCEPT:

a.            COSMIC TOP SECRET

b.            NATO SECRET

c.             NATO CONFIDENTIAL

d.            NATO RESTRICTED

e.             NATO TOP SECRET (NISPOM 10-701)

So,  how did you do? These questions and more can be found in Red Bike Publishing's Unofficial Guide to ISP Certification,                                

DoD Security Clearance and Contracts Guidebook, as well as in NISPOM Training. Both resources provide excellent study material that may help with passing the ISP and SPeD certification exams.

According to reader comments and emails to the author, many who have bought this book, the ISP Test Tips, and used our techniques to augment their preparation have performed very well on the exam.

Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP is the owner of Red Bike Publishing Red Bike Publishing .

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 books, novels and periodicals. 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 Guidebook", "ISP Certification-The Industrial Security Professional Exam Manual", and NISPOM/FSO Training".

DoD Security Professionals and Certification

 

 

Happy New Year DoD security and risk management professionals.

A new year, a new beginning; a great motto and motivational phrase. As such, this is the time of year to reflect upon your accomplishments and develop goals. Some of these goals impact only you, but may actually impact your organization. If your goals include professional certification and education, then use this article as a roadmap to get you there.

You may be aware of the many available certifications and this article addresses two prominent ones; Industrial Security Professional (ISP) ® and the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) certifications. Both certifications are great ways to demonstrate professional competence that brings credit to the certified professional and the organization they support.

The ISP ® certification

The ISP ® certification is sponsored by NCMS and is based on the DoD, 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 2006, With Change 1. It is an open book exam available online. Those wishing to take the exam should coordinate with NCMS for the taking the test. This coordination will include addressing pre-requisites, applying for, determining a test date, finding a proctor, and taking the exam. NCMS also has a study program and mentors to help you through the process.

Security Professional Education Development (SPeD)

SPeD certification is a Department of Defense that is available to those working in the NISP. This includes contractors directly supporting DoD organizations. There are three core certifications available. They are Security Fundamentals, Professional Certification, Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Security Program Integration Professional Certification. You can find more information at www.cdse.edu

Certification Preparation

Fortunately both certifications require planning and coordination. In other words, it’s impossible to show up unannounced and take the exams. The level of test coordination requires months of advance planning to become vetted by the certification organizations. The vetting simply determines whether or not candidates possess the experience, skill level, and education stated as pre-requisites. The lead time from initial coordination to actual test execution can take up to a year. For procrastinators, this testing coordination process can be the trigger necessary to begin an intensive studying effort to prepare for the tests. So, coordinating a test date can propel a candidate to begin their study prep.

There are many ways to prepare for certification. Each certification has its own internal study program. The NCMS offers ISP ® certification as well as for incorporating into the SPeD certification preparation. Defense Security Services has an education program complete with online courses that focus on the NISPOM topics for ISP ® certification and other DoD level security topics appropriate for the SPeD certification.

There are also books and training appropriate for both certifications available at Red Bike Publishing. In addition to print versions of the NISPOM and ITAR. DoD Security Clearance and Contracts Guide Book is covers protecting classified information as addressed in the NISPOM. It takes the NISPOM and applies it to notional contract requirements and is a great resource for DoD and contractor security professionals. Additionally, Red Bike Publishing’s Unofficial Guide for ISP Certification has 440 NISPOM based questions.

Red Bike Publishing also has NISP security training that can be used to prepare for ISP ® and SPeD certification. These include Annual Security Awareness Training for Possessing and Non-Possessing Facilities, Derivative Classifier Training, SF 312 Training, and more.  These training programs review most National Industrial Security Program (NISP) topics.

Happy New Year and best of success developing and meeting all of your personal and professional goals.

NISPOM Based Questions

Looking for study information for your next SPeD or ISP Certification studies?

Try these NISPOM based questions and see how you do. You may find some answers in the NISPOM, but some you might just have to think about.

Problems

1. You are an FSO of a growing defense contractor. One of the executives approaches you about the need for more space to conduct classified work. He is agreeable to implementing your recommendation to use a restricted area and would like you to prepare a security briefing for his team. Prior to your briefing, you conduct the necessary research. Describe the reason for a restricted area and when cleared employees would use a restricted area. Keep in mind access control and storage requirements.

2. You have just sat down to eat lunch and receive a phone call from a cleared employee. She tells you that the security container’s drawers are closed, but the dial on the combination lock has not been engaged. She explains further that according to the SF 702, the container had been locked and checked 20 minutes earlier. She is sure that was “about the time everyone left for lunch.” What would you direct her to do?

3. Your colleagues leave for the day. On their way out, they inform you that you are the last to leave. The facility is authorized to store classified materials. What will you check for prior to leaving?

4. As part of the building project, you are responsible for providing input into the projected classified contracts and the required work space and storage requirements. As you put together a presentation you research the requirements of a much needed closed area. Describe how a closed area should be constructed. Who approves the construction requirements?

So how did you do? These questions and more can be found in DoD Security Clearance and Contracts Guidebook, as well as in NISPOM Training. Both resources provide excellent study material that may help with passing the ISP and SPeD certification exams.