Understand how to identify and send Controlled Unclassified Information If you hold a personnel clearance (PCL), it’s likely you will at some point work with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CUI is sensitive information that isn’t classified but still needs some…
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FSO Tips: Learning the NISPOM (Video)
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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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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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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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…
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The Biggest Changes You Need to Know in the New NISPOM Rule
Get into compliance with the new NISPOM requirements to avoid federal consequences. 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…
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