Incident Response, Reporting & Liaison & Communication Flashcards

An FSO discovers classified material left unattended on a desk after hours. What is the FIRST action?

Answer: Take custody and secure it, then report

Classified material found unsecured must be placed under proper control immediately and the circumstances reported.

Who is the cognizant security agency (CSA) for most DoD-sponsored contractors under the NISP?

Answer: DCSA

DCSA provides oversight of cleared contractors on behalf of DoD as the cognizant security office.

A cleared employee reports a suspicious contact with a foreign national seeking technical details. The FSO should:

Answer: Report it to DCSA as a suspicious contact report

Suspicious contacts must be reported to the CSA, regardless of whether classified information was disclosed.

Which document tells a cleared contractor the classification guidance for a specific contract?

Answer: DD Form 254

The DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification provides contract-specific classification guidance.

Reports of espionage, sabotage, terrorism, or subversive activities by a contractor should be sent to:

Answer: The FBI, with notification to the CSA

Such activities are reported to the FBI, and the CSA is notified.

Which system do FSOs commonly use to manage personnel clearance eligibility and visit requests?

Answer: DISS

DISS is the DoD system of record for personnel security eligibility and visit management.

When must a contractor submit an initial report after a loss, compromise or suspected compromise of classified information?

Answer: Immediately upon discovery

Loss, compromise, or suspected compromise must be reported immediately to the CSA.