introduction to industrial security
Answers for CDSE's Introduction to Industrial Security course. Every answer is verified verbatim against the official CDSE student guide.
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01What is the primary purpose of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)?
The NISP ensures that cleared industry safeguards classified information in its possession.
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“The National Industrial Security Program, or NISP, is a Government-Industry partnership established in 1993 by Executive Order 12829. The NISP ensures that cleared industry safeguards classified information in its possession.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗02What is the role of the NISP Operating Manual (NISPOM)?
The NISPOM defines the requirements, restrictions, and safeguards that industry must follow.
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“The 32 Code of Federal Regulation (or CFR) Part 117, more commonly referred to as the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, or NISPOM, defines the requirements, restrictions, and safeguards that industry must follow.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗03Who are Cognizant Security Agencies (CSAs) and what is their function?
CSAs are agencies authorized to establish industrial security programs and oversee security requirements.
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“CSAs are those agencies authorized by Executive Order 12829 to establish industrial security programs and oversee and administer security requirements.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗04What is the responsibility of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in the NISP?
DCSA administers the NISP; provides security guidance, oversight, and policy clarifications; and conducts periodic security reviews.
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“As the CSO, DCSA administers the NISP; provides security guidance, oversight, and policy clarifications; and conducts periodic security reviews to ensure adherence to the NISPOM and contract guidelines.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗05What is the main responsibility of the Facility Security Officer (FSO)?
The FSO has ultimate responsibility for the administration, oversight, and day-to-day operation of the contractor security program.
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“The FSO has ultimate responsibility for the administration, oversight, and day-to-day operation of the contractor security program.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗06What does the Information System Security Professional/Security Control Assessor (ISSP/SCA) do?
ISSP/SCAs work closely with IS Reps and contractor personnel on all matters related to the authorization and maintenance of authorized contractor classified ISs.
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“ISSPs/SCAs work closely with IS Reps and contractor personnel on all matters related to the authorization and maintenance of authorized contractor classified ISs.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗07What is the role of the Counterintelligence Special Agent (CISA) in the NISP?
CISAs provide advice, oversight, and training regarding counterintelligence issues and work with contractors to identify potential threats.
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“CISAs provide advice, oversight, and training regarding counterintelligence issues and work with contractors to identify potential threats to U.S. technology, including insider threats.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗08What is required for a contractor to access classified information under the NISP?
Contractors must implement the applicable NISPOM requirements needed to protect classified information.
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“Based on their classified involvement in the NISP, industry has one major responsibility: they must implement the applicable NISPOM requirements needed to protect classified information.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗09What must contracts involving classified information specify according to the NISP?
Contracts must identify the security requirements and how the contractor will be reimbursed for associated costs.
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“For both classified information and CUI, contracts must identify the security requirements and how the contractor will be reimbursed for associated costs.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗10How does the NISP ensure that security can be implemented uniformly across contractors?
The NISPOM provides guidance that is general enough to be customized for each contractor's situation and needs.
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“The NISPOM provides guidance so that security can be implemented uniformly across a wide range of contractors, but it is also general enough that it may be customized for each contractor's situation and needs.”
— CDSE — Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16) Student Guide ↗Know questions we're missing?
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