Does our facility need a Facility Security Officer (FSO)?
For defense contractors, a Facility Security Officer (FSO) is a crucial position for establishing and maintaining a facility clearance (FCL) and the associated programs/requirements. Facilities or Entities that are going through the process of obtaining [...]
What is the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)?
The National Industrial Security Program (NISP) was established by Executive Order 12829 to ensure that the cleared U.S. defense industry safeguards the classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids, or [...]
What is the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD)?
The Director of National Intelligence serves as the head of the Intelligence Community, overseeing and directing the implementation of the National Intelligence Program budget and serving as the principal advisor to the President, the National [...]
What is a Facility Clearance?
An FCL is a determination made by the U.S. Government that a contractor is eligible for access to classified information. A contractor must have an FCL commensurate with the highest level of classified access (Secret [...]