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Interviews and topics centering on security clearances and protecting classified information according to the National Industrial Security Clearance Operating Manual (NISPOM).Did you know that employees with security clearances make up to 15% more than their counterparts? But many people don't apply for security clearance jobs because they are worried about their past and others don't apply because they don't understand the process.Insider's Guide to Security Clearances answers your questions and walks the reader through the process.It's like having a security clearance roadmap and a private guide.What I've learned after over two decades in the field is that fear and misunderstandings stop people from making good career decisions such as applying for security clearance jobs. Just like any career goal or dream, you can probably list a few reasons why you should give up before you even try. Here are a few common misconceptions:I have a bad past; so they won't give me a clearance. Everyone will see my personal secretsSecurity clearances cost a lot of moneyIt takes years to get a security clearanceSecurity clearances are too competitive; they'll never give me oneNone of these are true. Insider's Guide to Security Clearance gives you the real information and solutions you need to go after that security clearance job.Inside you'll find answers to your security clearance questions and information you can use immediately. My name is Jeff Bennett and I've been working with a security clearance for decades. I understand the system well and want to share with you my knowledge. I've taught courses in college, given security training to corporations, led security teams, and written many books on the subject. I think you will be pleased with this book. If you like it, please provide a review and recommend it to your friends.Visit www.redbikepublishing.com for links to our security clearance blog and podcast. We also have training at www.bennettinstitute.comWebsites and mentions: https://www.redbikepublishing.com security clearance and classified work books and traininghttps://www.bennettinstitute.com security clearance and performing on classified work consulting and traininghttps://amzn.to/39iYPVL How to Win Government Contracts and Classified Workhttps://www.redbikepublishing.com/fso...https://amzn.to/2CVmyz6Watch this on Youtube:https://youtu.be/48mGX03udtw
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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.
Here are some great topics; just so happens...
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 yo...
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 w...
Jeff is available for speaking and consulting
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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.
...
Free security clearance seminare
https://www.redbikepublishing.com/securityclearanceseminar/
NISPOM Fundamentals https://www.bennettinstitute.com
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 G...
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 other...
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)
Provid...
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:
- Reminder magnets for security c...
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
- Influence at all levels
- Integrate security at all levels
- Be fiscally responsible
- Be flexible, but knowledgeable
Security Clearance and NISPOM consulting
If you are a new FSO, there is no reason to travel your journey alone. You may recruit fellow employees to assist with the tasks.
Lately, contract language requires the contractor to conduct tasks in support of Program Protection Planning (PPP), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Criticality Analyses (CA), and providing Program Protection Plan Im...
Security Clearance and NISPOM consulting
Here are the top reasons for marking classified information:
- Warn and inform a user that an item is indeed classified or sensitive
- Conveys what exactly needs protection
- Identifies levels of classification or sensitivity
- Provides vital information and instruction on when to downgrade or declassify the material
- Gives sources and reason for classifying the ite...
Though defense contractors don't assign classification levels, it helps to understand why information gets classified and how the government identifies the classified information. The cleared contractor works with the classified information and protects it according to the markings.
From How to Get U.S. Government Contracts and Classified Work
- Influence at all levels
- Integrate security at all level...
There are many contractual reasons to transfer classified information from one location to another. Meetings, working groups, and deliverable requirements are just a few. In the receiving organization, the FSO should ensure all arriving classified information is inspected and received into accountability.
From How to Get U.S. Government Contracts and Classified Work
The FSO should ensure that all classifi...
When Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) conduct reviews of cleared defense contractor facilities, they go with a purpose. Their first priority may be to conduct a risk assessment of classified information in the contractor's possession. However, they are also looking at above and beyond metrics that demonstrate the commitment to national security. These above and beyond attributes are...
Though not as sinister and espionage riddled as most savvy spy novels, export compliance is an issue that will get defense contractors in trouble. Violating State Department regulations will bring the weight of the US Government on the offending company. According to the International Traffic In Arms Regulation, ITAR, “Any person who engages in the United States in the business of either manufacturing or expo...
A cleared contractor can help reduce expenses with by preparing ahead of time. This is where an experience FSO can anticipate expenses, perform risk assessment while implementing NISPOM and advise on ways to reduce costs while being compliant. The more money saved on overhead expenses, the greater the overall company profit. The earlier into the process the assessment is conducted the better the company perfo...
Red Bike Publishing is pleased to announce the new NISPOM. National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual 32 CFR Part 117.
An FSO has readily available data to determine and communicate the effectiveness of the security program. Gathering available information, creating a detailed database and performing solid analysis will determine the program's success.
End of day checks serve as a pr...
Red Bike Publishing is pleased to announce the addition of training. We have created a training program that includes an Initial Security Training/Annual Awareness Training presentation and much more required by NISPOM. Instead of designing your own, just download and present these. You can even modify them (which we recommend) or tailor to your CDC business.
Feel free to contact us for informat...
Contact/newsletter:redbikepublishing.com/contact
The National Industrial Security Program NISPOM is THE guidance for Cleared Defense Contractors (CDC) performing on classified contracts. However, it doesn’t always answer some questions these FSOs might have about protecting classified information. For example, suppose a defense contractor company has a contract requiring the storage of classified inf...
While Facility Security Officers, government and military employees do an incredible job at training employees, implementing and directing security programs to protect classified information, a more menacing threat is still left unchecked.
The security industry spends terrific amounts of money fortifying and constructing buildings based on best practices and not entirely on a risk assessment. The NISPOM a...
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