Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)?

Accepted Answer

The NISP was established to serve as a single integrated, cohesive industrial security program to protect classified information and to preserve our nation's economic and technological interests. [Source: CDSE — Industrial Security Basics (IS122.16) Student Guide — "The NISP was established to serve as a single integrated, cohesive industrial security program to protect classified information and to preserve our nation's economic and technological interests." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS122-guide.pdf]

Question 2

Which document defines industry requirements, restrictions, and safeguards for the NISP?

Accepted Answer

The 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), defines industry requirements, restrictions, and safeguards. [Source: CDSE — Industrial Security Basics (IS122.16) Student Guide — "The 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), defines industry requirements, restrictions, and safeguards." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS122-guide.pdf]

Question 3

What is the responsibility of the Government Contracting Activity (GCA) in the NISP?

Accepted Answer

The GCA issues the contract and ensures the security requirements clause is included in contracts that will require access to classified information. [Source: CDSE — Industrial Security Basics (IS122.16) Student Guide — "The GCA issues the contract and ensures the security requirements clause is included in contracts that will require access to classified information." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS122-guide.pdf]

Question 4

Who has overall policy direction for the NISP according to Executive Order 12829?

Accepted Answer

The National Security Council (NSC) has overall policy direction for the NISP. [Source: CDSE — Industrial Security Basics (IS122.16) Student Guide — "This executive order grants the National Security Council (NSC) overall policy direction for the NISP." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS122-guide.pdf]

Question 5

What does the NISPOM provide for contractors?

Accepted Answer

The NISPOM provides detailed industrial security policy for contractors, ensuring uniform implementation of the NISP across Government contracts. [Source: CDSE — Industrial Security Basics (IS122.16) Student Guide — "The NISPOM provides detailed industrial security policy for contractors." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS122-guide.pdf]

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)?

Accepted Answer

The ITPSO is responsible for establishing and executing the company's insider threat program. [Source: CDSE — Industrial Security Basics (IS122.16) Student Guide — "The Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) is responsible for establishing and executing the company's insider threat program." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS122-guide.pdf]

Question 7

What does the term 'Facility Clearance (FCL)' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Facility Clearance (FCL) refers to the determination of a contractor's eligibility to access classified information. [Source: CDSE — Industrial Security Basics (IS122.16) Student Guide — "DCSA maintains industrial security field offices throughout the country. Each field office is locally managed by a Field Office Chief (FOC), and staffed by Industrial Security Representatives (IS Reps). The FOC assigns an IS Rep to each con" https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS122-guide.pdf]

Question 8

What is the significance of Executive Order 12829 in the context of the NISP?

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 12829 established the NISP to provide a comprehensive and Government-wide source for the requirements and safeguards used to protect classified information entrusted to industry. [Source: CDSE — Industrial Security Basics (IS122.16) Student Guide — "In 1993, Executive Order (E.O.) 12829 established the NISP to provide a comprehensive and Government-wide source for the requirements and safeguards used to protect classified information entrusted to industry." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS122-guide.pdf]

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