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
Make the Most of Your Relationship with Your AO
Build a positive relationship with your Accrediting Official (AO) for a smoother SCIF/SAPF project When constructing a SCIF/SAPF, the Accrediting Official (AO) is the most important person you’ll be working with. They decide whether or not your facility receives accreditation, allowing the facility to then house classified information or programs. You don’t want to be someone the AO doesn’t … [Read more...] about Make the Most of Your Relationship with Your AO
An Employee-Centric Approach to Phishing Prevention
Stop phishing attacks through more effective training and positive company culture Phishing attacks, where someone sends a fraudulent email, call or text in order to trick the recipient into giving up information, accounted for $1.7 billion in losses in the U.S. during 2019, according to the FBI Internet Crime Report. And these threats are on the rise: In 2020, the U.N. disarmament chief … [Read more...] about An Employee-Centric Approach to Phishing Prevention
Understanding SCIF and SAPF Door Requirements
An overview of the ICD 705 requirements for different types of STC doors in your secure facility Your SCIF perimeter doors are an important barrier of security. They are where your personnel will access your SCIF, and they’re the first layer of your perimeter protection. If they aren’t installed properly, sound or radio frequency emanations can escape your SCIF, or someone could infiltrate your … [Read more...] about Understanding SCIF and SAPF Door Requirements
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
Adamo Launches Rapid SCIF Product Line
Rapid SCIF features five ready-to-build container SCIF options to meet your program needs Adamo Security Group, one of the nation’s leading experts in traditional and modular SCIF construction, announces a new product offering: Rapid SCIF. Rapid SCIF is a line of predesigned 20-foot ISO shipping containers ready to be built to ICD 705 Tech Spec standards. The products allow customers to bypass … [Read more...] about Adamo Launches Rapid SCIF Product Line
The Modular SCIF Process
What to expect if you choose modular construction for your secure facility The modular construction process for SCIFs/SAPFs differs from traditional construction in one significant way: the majority of construction takes place off site at a factory. We’ve seen more clients choose modular in recent years because of the cost savings and reduced project schedule. If you decide to choose a modular … [Read more...] about The Modular SCIF Process