In this video, our Adamo Security professional shares some tips Facility Security Officers (FSOs) can use to help navigate the NISPOM, now called 32 CFR, Part 117. The NISPOM, or the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, establishes the standard…
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What Would it Take For A SCIF Employee to Work From Home?
The difficulties of getting an at-home SCIF During the pandemic, working from home became commonplace across many industries. However, for those who work with classified, secret or top-secret information in a secure facility, that’s a significantly more complicated prospect. Classified…
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What Are Compartmented Areas?
Types of Comparted Areas, when they’re used and their requirements When more than one classified program intends to operate within a single SCIF or SAPF, Compartmented Areas (CA) become necessary. These are essentially sub-divisions of the facility that can allow…
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How to Fill Out the SF 86 for a Personnel Clearance
Common pitfalls to avoid when filling out SF 86 for your PCL If you’re looking to obtain a Secret or Top Secret Personnel Clearance (PCL), you will need to fill out a Standard Form (SF) 86. This form provides the…
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FAQs About the New NISPOM Rule
Answers to frequently asked questions about 32 CFR Part 117 The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) went through a major change in February of 2021. The document, which was formally a DoD manual, is now a federal rule…
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Protecting your PII While Working and Networking
Know what personal information is OK to give away and what to protect When it comes to your Personal Identifiable Information (PII) like your birthdate, address, or driver’s license number, managing what you give out and when is crucial. For…
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How Often Should You Replace Your Physical Security Devices?
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….
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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,…
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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…
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