This book is designed to give defense contractors insight into the National Industrial Security Program. The purpose of this book is not to provide exact solutions for each of thousands of possible scenarios. In the course of their work they will store tens of thousands of classified items. In total, there are thousands of individual security opportunities in the contractor arena. Also helpful are reminders that classified information is unsecure. The interruptions mentioned earlier can compete for their attention and possibly cause them to temporarily forget they are in possession of sensitive information or to spin the combination or shut the GSA approved security container. Suppress-replay attacks can occur if the clock of the sender is ahead of the receivers and the message is intercepted. If your stolen laptop is ever sent in for maintenance or repair, it can be traced through your registration. Some FSOs can attest to keeping guardian intense focus on classified information.

Security specialists, compliance officers, FSOs and others in positions of responsibility are depended upon to keep situational awareness. More and more job announcements for FSOs and experienced security specialists are carrying descriptions requiring a certification and education. Once established, the new company can register and bid on government contracts, including those requiring classified work. Positions requiring security clearances include scientists working on projects to janitorial services and repair providers. Not just at the office, this is one of the most prime reasons why many of the people hire for such services for their homes. Some clearances are based on actually performing classified work or just being cleared to access an area to perform repairs or cleaning services. If an interruption occurs, the cleared employees are reminded before they leave the area that classified is out. Every ship modeler has its own particular area of interest. You should assign a particular employee to be an administrator to your organizations’ digital data storage system.

Even though a job may require a security clearance, an employee does not need a security clearance to apply for the job. The potential employee must only be eligible for the security clearance. Familiar requests include: “Can I get a security clearance in case I need to apply for another job? Many frequently asked questions in the defense contractor field are from those who want to know how to get a security clearance so that they can apply for a job. The disadvantage is the fact that the system relies on neighbors who might not be home or might not want to get involved. ” Some employees in the defense industry who do not have clearances often request one just in case it is needed later. There are ways to break into a home, but this is definitely not one of them. It is also designed to help the reader draw from experience and suggests ways to improve security programs.

Our intention is to help defense contractors understand what is required of them should they become cleared facilities working on classified contracts. Each of the 12,000 facilities appoints an FSO to implement and direct a security program to protect classified information. These individuals require less training and are more familiar with the terminology used in information security. Items and information of national security importance must be safeguarded to the standards of the National Industrial Security Program. Those who are unfamiliar with the program visualize claimants getting better and returning to work. FISMA is a jobs program for so-called security companies without the technical skills to operationally defend systems. We are doing more busy work, but may not be learning skills necessary to keep our focus. There are too many variables to be contained in any one book. This book covers general areas most cleared contractors may encounter. Additionally, OPEN/CLOSED safe or security container magnets remind employees that the safe may be unsecured.