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
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 Recognize and Address The Five Red Flags of Insider Threats
Understanding the five red flags of insider threats can help you educate your employees on the importance of a secure company In the age of technology-centered work environments and remote-working employees, maintaining security and safety is an ever-growing challenge. While many security concerns for Facility Security Officers (FSOs) are based on minimizing the external forces revolving around … [Read more...] about How to Recognize and Address The Five Red Flags of Insider Threats
An Acronym Guide for SCIFs and SAPF Construction
High security has 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 acronyms. If you work in the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) construction space in any capacity, the odds are you hear a lot of acronyms being thrown around on a daily basis. Here’s a guide … [Read more...] about An Acronym Guide for SCIFs and SAPF Construction
Creating and Training an Effective Security Mindset
Tips for learning to see the world through a security lens, and training your employees to do the same Thriving in a secure environment requires a different outlook than you would typically have in your day-to-day life. To keep your company and country secure, you have to be on the lookout for threats, trying to see through the eyes of those who would want to steal information and exploit … [Read more...] about Creating and Training an Effective Security Mindset
What Are the Key Documents for Security Reviews?
The most important documents for your FCL security review and how to keep them organized In your annual security review, your Industrial Security (IS) representative will require documentation that shows your facility is meeting NISPOM requirements. Your IS rep will provide you with a list of the documents they’ll need to see and give you one to two months to provide them. These are key … [Read more...] about What Are the Key Documents for Security Reviews?
