The Facility Security Officer role is key to company and national security. Learn how to succeed as one The security industry is becoming known for plenty of opportunities to break into and climb the corporate ladder. Security is not limited to law enforcement but is needed in a variety of other branches like Homeland Security, FBI, DoD, the Department of Energy, etc. and for companies who … [Read more...] about How to Become an FSO and Succeed in the Job
An Overview of ICD 705-Approved Locking Hardware for SCIF and SAPF
What makes the spin-dial lock for SCIFs different from commercial locks? When constructing a SCIF or SAPF, layers of security are incredibly important for the facility’s Security in Depth (SID). One of the most crucial layers is the primary entrance door, since it is the first defense against unauthorized people trying to breach the facility. Because of this, the standards for the door hardware … [Read more...] about An Overview of ICD 705-Approved Locking Hardware for SCIF and SAPF
The Ins and Outs of Elicitation and Counter-Elicitation
How you can recognize and respond to elicitation techniques Elicitation is one of the oldest forms of espionage in the world. All it requires is someone who knows how to manipulate a conversation to get information they want without the other person realizing they’re giving up secrets they shouldn’t. When elicitation happens, there are ways to combat it, known as counter-elicitation. What is … [Read more...] about The Ins and Outs of Elicitation and Counter-Elicitation
Common Security Mistakes and How to Address Them
Don't let small security mistakes cause big issues for your company When working in a secure space or anywhere that is concerned about company security, there are some security procedures employees often don’t follow. While these mistakes may seem insignificant, they create vulnerabilities in company security, and the more vulnerabilities there are, the more an adversary can take advantage … [Read more...] about Common Security Mistakes and How to Address Them
What is TSCM Testing?
An overview of Technical Surveillance Countermeasure testing and its role in SCIF and SAPF security A Technical Surveillance Countermeasure (TSCM) is a sweep through a secure facility searching for bugs or other types of electronic surveillance. This is a highly specialized test that many SCIF and SAPFs don’t require, but for those that do, the team performing the sweep needs to be highly … [Read more...] about What is TSCM Testing?
An Overview of RF Concerns for SCIFs and SAPFs
Why radio frequency shielding is an increasingly important part of SCIF and SAPF security Unintentional emanations have been a security concern since WWII, but in an increasingly technologically dependent and online world, that concern has multiplied. Radio Frequency (RF) shielding is being included in more SCIF and SAPF construction projects to keep adversaries from taking advantage of signals … [Read more...] about An Overview of RF Concerns for SCIFs and SAPFs
How to Sponsor an FCL for Another Company
The process for a cleared company to sponsor a Facility Clearance for a subcontractor When working on a contract for a government agency that requires access to classified information, you company may run into a situation in which they need to subcontract a portion of the work. This could be someone building walls on a construction project or filling a niche cybersecurity need for data you’re … [Read more...] about How to Sponsor an FCL for Another Company
An Acronym Guide for FSOs and Cleared Employees
When working in a cleared facility, there are a lot of acronyms to keep straight. Here are some of the most important to know. If there’s one thing the government loves, it’s an acronym. If you work in the high-security space holding a personnel clearance (PCL), odds are you hear a lot of acronyms being thrown around on a daily basis. With this guide, you’ll be slinging out lingo with the best … [Read more...] about An Acronym Guide for FSOs and Cleared Employees
How to Get Your Employees to Comply with Tedious Security Policies
Don’t let complacency put your facility’s security in jeopardy When people first start off in the security world, the standards they’re held to are fresh. They’re newly trained on them, bringing them to the forefront of their minds, and they make a point to follow procedures to the letter, whether out of a desire to impress or a fear of making mistakes. However, as they get more comfortable … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Employees to Comply with Tedious Security Policies
