Tools to keep your employees engaged—and awake!—during your annual security trainings The trainings for those who hold a Personnel Clearance (PCL) cover largely the same information year after year. It’s understandable that cleared personnel may mentally check out when they’re sitting through the same material once again. If you’re giving these trainings, keeping your participants engaged can … [Read more...] about How to Liven up your Required Security Trainings
What You Need to Know About the NISPOM Reporting Requirement Changes
Understand the new guidelines and requirements from SEAD-3 for reporting in the upcoming version of NISPOM https://www.youtube.com/embed/kWeOt8UXuwk The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) is being turned into a new federal law, known as 32 CFR Part 117. With this change comes the addition of new guidelines for what information must be reported by industry … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About the NISPOM Reporting Requirement Changes
Best Practices for Developing a NISPOM Closed Area
Tips for success when building a Closed Area to house classified information A Closed Area, now known as an open storage area under 32 CFR Part 117, is a type of facility that falls under the long-standing document, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The NISPOM was previously a Department Of Defense Manual (DoDM) and is now a federal rule. It was created to provide … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Developing a NISPOM Closed Area
Best Practices for Handling Sensitive Information at Home
With COVID-19 numbers still climbing around the country, remote work isn’t going away just yet. Until you return to the office, how you handle your company’s sensitive information—especially in a shared home—is critical. Share these resources and best practices with your security teams to ensure your information stays protected. Security Begins at Home Our newest security awareness poster, … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Handling Sensitive Information at Home
Facility Security Officer Duties: Outsource vs. In-House
Weigh the pros and cons of FSO outsourcing to determine the right fit for your secure facility's needs. A facility security officer (or FSO) is a required position for defense contractors looking to establish and maintain a facility clearance (FCL) and its associated classified program. And when looking to hire an FSO, you typically have two options: outsource most of the duties or keep the … [Read more...] about Facility Security Officer Duties: Outsource vs. In-House
How to Prevent and Detect Insider Threat
Insider threat is the most persistent and prevalent type of security threat in the country. This type of threat occurs when an insider (an employee or contractor with authorized access) wittingly or unwittingly misuses their authorized access to negatively harm a company or organization. The risk of insider threat is high for any company or organization, governmental and non-governmental … [Read more...] about How to Prevent and Detect Insider Threat
How To Be An Effective Security Leader in Uncertain Times
A Message from Adamo’s CEO, Josh Godknecht Hello, security leaders. When I’m talking to security leaders, I’m talking to all of us. Whether your job is professional, vocational security enforcement of some sort, or you’re just a parent, friend or a spouse, a citizen at the grocery store, driving on the freeway, all of us have the responsibility for the well-being of our fellow citizen, our fellow … [Read more...] about How To Be An Effective Security Leader in Uncertain Times
Keep Your Information Secure When Working From Home
Working from home with sensitive information can create a number of security risks, many of which are done unknowingly. Double-check that you are taking these precautions to keep your information secure. Secure your home WiFi network. Besides connecting to your own password-protected network, make sure that all of the devices connected to it—personal and family members’ devices—are all up to date … [Read more...] about Keep Your Information Secure When Working From Home
What is an FSO?
The requirements and roles of a facility security officer (FSO) For defense contractors, a facility security officer (or FSO) is a crucial position for establishing and maintaining a facility clearance (FCL) and the associated programs/requirements. Here’s what becoming an FSO entails. https://www.youtube.com/embed/gsE1ttOr2U0 FSO Requirements Depending on the size of the company, an FSO … [Read more...] about What is an FSO?
