A guide to replacement timelines for your physical security systems For secure facilities like SCIFs, SAPFs, and Open Storage Areas, there are several devices that are crucial in maintaining their security, though all kinds of business employ these as well. Facilities rely on these pieces of equipment working correctly, and they’re an important part of a facility’s Security in Depth (SID), but … [Read more...] about How Often Should You Replace Your Physical Security Devices?
An Expert’s Analysis of the 2021 NISPOM Changes
A look at what problems the new NISPOM tries to solve and what problems it creates Since February 2006, government contractors who managed classified contracts relied heavily upon the foundational document for security: the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, aka NISPOM. The NISPOM, a DoD manual, was the document that guided the establishment and quality control for the … [Read more...] about An Expert’s Analysis of the 2021 NISPOM Changes
What is a SMO in the New NISPOM Rule?
What you need to know about the Senior Management Official (SMO) role In the new NISPOM Rule, 32 CFR part 117, the role of Senior Management Official (SMO) is given defined responsibilities and increased accountability for the safeguarding of national security information. Your company’s SMO is a high-ranking member of leadership at the company with “ultimate authority over the facility’s … [Read more...] about What is a SMO in the New NISPOM Rule?
The Best Practices for Your Self-Inspection
Tips and tricks for NISP contractors to get the most of their self-inspection For facilities holding a Facility Clearance (FCL), the annual inspection is one of the most important parts of maintaining their security standards and a requirement under 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM. This is your best chance to discover any vulnerabilities your facility has, whether it is gaps in employees’ security … [Read more...] about The Best Practices for Your Self-Inspection
Video: An Overview of the ICD 705 Policy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37mRtS14zAE The ICD 705 is the most important policy you'll use in the construction of your secure facility. This video explains some of the history behind this policy as well as the Tech Spec document and why it's so important for SCIFs and SAPFs. If you're looking for more information like this, check out Adamo's education options, where you can learn the ins … [Read more...] about Video: An Overview of the ICD 705 Policy
The Biggest Changes You Need to Know in the New NISPOM Rule
Get into compliance with the new NISPOM requirements to avoid federal consequences. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xuva3EvbWPg 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, aka the new version of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), became effective as a federal rule on Feb. 24, 2021. With that shift came some key other changes, including the requirements of … [Read more...] about The Biggest Changes You Need to Know in the New NISPOM Rule
The Closed Area Accreditation Process
Understand how to get your Closed Area accredited with this guide https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q3hK1Vgonbw Closed Areas, now known as Open Storage Areas in the new NISPOM rule, have less strict standards of accreditation than SCIFs or SAPFs, but you still want to take steps to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. Closed Area standards are dictated by the National Security Program … [Read more...] about The Closed Area Accreditation Process
How to Liven up your Required Security Trainings
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
