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
Phishing Technique Trends You Need to Know and How to Spot Them
As phishing attacks rise, knowledge is the greatest weapon to combat them There was a 76% increase in direct financial loss as a result of phishing attacks from 2021 to 2022 according to Proofpoint’s 2022 State of the Phish report. As phishing attacks increase, scammers find new techniques and tools to trick people into giving up information or sending money. Arming personnel with knowledge of … [Read more...] about Phishing Technique Trends You Need to Know and How to Spot Them
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 Secure 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 to … [Read more...] about An Acronym Guide for SCIFs and SAPF Construction
What We Know so Far About the DISS to NBIS Transition
Why the change is happening, what will be different, and how to get your NBIS login credentials The DCSA announced that the industry would be transitioning from the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system nearly a year ago, and at the time said this transition would begin on April 1, 2022. Currently, the NBIS rollout has … [Read more...] about What We Know so Far About the DISS to NBIS Transition
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
