NISPOM Central-Working with National Industrial Security Program

NISPOM Central-Working with National Industrial Security Program

Interviews and topics centering on security clearances and National Industrial Security Clearance Operating Manual (NISPOM) compliance.

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June 5, 2026 15 mins

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Due Diligence: Contractors’ Responsibility to Identify and Protect CUI and Sensitive Information

Jeff Bennett of Thrive Analysis Group and NISPOM Central argues that the common claim “contractors are not authorized to determine CUI” ...

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Jeff Bennett of Thrive Analysis Group discusses how FSOs can shift from reactive “scramble mode” to a proactive, audit-ready NISPOM program that consistently passes DCSA security reviews. He explains why many FSOs—especially in small companies where the FSO wears multiple hats—get overwhelmed, and notes that daily t...

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February 16, 2026 9 mins

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Stop Managing FSO Tasks by Email: Use Fillable Forms and an FSO Workbook for DISS and NISPOM Compliance

Jeff Bennett, an FSO expert with NISPOM Central, explains why using email to execute FSO tasks creates excessive administrative burden and potential security vulnerabilities, especially when emails are not encrypted. He uses visit authorization requests (VARs) as a...

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November 3, 2025 55 mins

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Cultivating Excellence: Strengthening the FSO and SMO Relationship
In this episode of DOD Secure, host Jeff Bennett is joined by Brian Robinson of Brian Robin...

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October 17, 2025 18 mins

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Building Strong FSO and SMO Relationships for Optimal Security Compliance
In this episode, Jeff Bennett from Thrive Analysis Group and Red Bike Publishing discusses the critical relationship between the Senior Management Off...

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Achieving Unfair Advantage: Professional Development as an FSO

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In this video, Jeff Bennett, founder of Red Bike Publishing, discusses how to build credibility and gain an advantage in professional development as a Facility Security Officer (FSO). Jeff shares his journey from an entry-level security position to becoming an FSO, author, speaker,...

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How to Achieve Unmatched Credibility as a Facility Security Officer (FSO)

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In this video, Jeff Bennett, founder of Red Bike Publishing and NS Palm Central, shares his extensive experience and insights into professional development for security specialists and FSOs. Jeff explains the importance of understanding ...

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June 17, 2025 19 mins

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Mastering the FSO Workbook: Your Essential Tool for Security Compliance

The script provides a comprehensive guide on maintaining the FSO workbook, an essential tool for Facility Security Officers (FSOs) to ensure compliance with security protocols. It emphasizes the importance of keeping the workbook updated and secure, outlines key documents and folders that should be included, and provides practical tips for organi...

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Implementing an Effective Insider Threat Program for NISPOM Compliance

Jeff Bennett from Thrive Analysis Group discusses the importance of implementing an aggressive insider threat program to ensure NISPOM compliance....

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Jeff Bennett, owner of Thrive Analysis Group and NISPOM Central, explains the significance of security training for uncleared employees in defense contracting companies. The video details compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and covers mandated topics such as threat awareness, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity. Bennett emphasizes the importance of including uncleare...

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What's Next After Getting Your Facility Security Clearance?
Join Jeff Bennett, President of Thrive Analysis Group, as he guides you through the steps to take after obtaining your facility security clearance. In this video, Jeff discusses the responsibilities of facility security officers, ...

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July 6, 2024 21 mins

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Security Training; It's That Important

 NISPOM requires that every cleared employee receives the initial training and the annual refresher training

The rational for initial and refresher is because new employees are introduced to sensitive and classified government information and they should learn the fundamentals.

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For some, the FSO designation is a career track with potential growth. For others, it’s an undesired appointment, part of doing business and just another additional duty.

However, this responsibility should be taken very seriously as classified contracts depend on success. Regardless of whether desired or appointed, the FSO is key to managing classified contracts.

Why not let Thrive Analysis Group Inc manage you...

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This is a collaborative effort with Clearancejobs.com and an interview from my newest book, Establish and Insider Threat Program Under NISPOM

FSOs have a huge responsibility to protect contractor information. One important job is to start with an insider threat program.

Most people make the mistake of relying on tracking employees and looking for suspicious behavior. That's not a good way to start.
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April 22, 2023 19 mins

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FSOs have a huge responsibility to protect contractor information. One important job is to start with an insider threat program.

Most people make the mistake of relying on tracking employees and looking for suspicious behavior. That's not a good way to start.

I've got a bette...

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Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming book. In the meantime, if you need to provide Insider Threat Training, you can download and present your very own to your employees

 NISPOM requires Derivative Classification Training and Record keeping Guidan...

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We are having a security clearance webinar. FInd more information here:
https://www.redbikepublishing.com/securityclearanceseminar/

This podcast is based on information from our NISPOM fundamentals course at https://www.bennettinstitute.com

Podcast discusses:
Holding a security clearance is a privilege. The awardee is able to perform on classified contracts where they would not otherwise be able....

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November 26, 2022 34 mins

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We are having a security clearance webinar. FInd more information here:
https://www.redbikepublishing.com/securityclearanceseminar/

This podcast is based on information from our NISPOM fundamentals course at https://www.bennettinstitute.com

Podcast discusses:
Facility Security Clearances (for businesses)
Personnel Security Clearances (for people)

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October 3, 2022 30 mins

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Consulting  Services

Red Bike Publishing, LLC is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. We have sold thousands of books and training materials to individual customers. However, we would like to provide our manuals books and training to government offices to pass down to employees and contractors. 

Our products include training, books and services:

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Security Clearance and NISPOM   consulting

Link to YouTube presentation https://youtu.be/SNTlRrZvr-E

This is a presentation of how to be a world class FSO
From How to Get U.S. Government Contracts and Classified Work

  1. Influence at all levels
  2. Integrate security at all levels
  3. Be fiscally responsible 
  4.  Be flexible, but knowledgeable

If you need assistance with FSO or security trainin...

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