DoD Secure-Working with National Industrial Security Program

DoD Secure-Working with National Industrial Security Program

Interviews and topics centering on security clearances and protecting classified information according to the National Industrial Security Clearance Operating Manual (NISPOM).

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February 3, 2025 13 mins

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NISPOM Compliance Consulting and FSO Services: https://www.thriveanalysis.com

NISPOM Books and Training Resources https://www.nispomcentral.com

Contact Jeff: jeff.bennett@nispomcentral.com


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. H...

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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 uncleared ...

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Consulting:  https://www.thriveanalysis.com
Books, Training and Resources:  https://www.nispomcentral.com

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, how...

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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 your FSO re...

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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 sta...

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April 22, 2023 19 mins

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Jeff is available for speaking and consulting

https://jeffreywbennett.com
https://jeffreywbennett.thinkific.com

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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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 Guidance. ...

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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 a...

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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)

NISPOM Central
Providing secur...
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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 training please con...

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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 Implementat...

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Security Clearance and NISPOM   consulting

Here are the top reasons for marking classified information: 

  1. Warn and inform a user that an item is indeed classified or sensitive
  2. Conveys what exactly needs protection
  3.  Identifies levels of classification or sensitivity
  4. Provides vital information and instruction on when to downgrade or declassify the material
  5. Gives sources and reason for classifying the item
  6. Warns of...
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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

  1. Influence at all levels
  2. Integrate security at all levels
  3. Be fisca...

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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 classified delive...

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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 often re...

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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 exporting def...

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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 performs overa...

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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 precaution ...

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