Security Program Management & Responsibilities Flashcards

Which individuals must be cleared as Key Management Personnel (KMP) at the level of the facility clearance?

Answer: Senior Management Official, FSO, and Insider Threat Program Senior Official

The SMO, FSO, and ITPSO must all be cleared to the level of the facility clearance.

Within what timeframe must a newly appointed FSO complete required FSO training?

Answer: Within 6 months of appointment

The NISPOM requires FSO training to be completed within six months of appointment.

Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the contractor maintains a security program compliant with the NISPOM?

Answer: The Senior Management Official

The SMO is accountable for the overall security program and provides it the necessary authority and resources.

When must an initial security briefing be given to an employee being granted access to classified information?

Answer: Before access to classified information is granted

Initial briefings must precede access to classified information.

Which form must a cleared employee sign before being granted initial access to classified information?

Answer: SF-312 Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement

The SF-312 NDA is a prerequisite for access to classified information.

What is the primary purpose of the DD Form 254?

Answer: To convey security requirements and classification guidance for a classified contract

The DD Form 254 provides contract-specific security requirements and classification guidance to the contractor.

An FSO learns of a suspicious contact attempt by a foreign national seeking classified information. What should the FSO do?

Answer: Report it to the CSA (DCSA) as a suspicious contact

Suspicious contacts must be reported to the cognizant security agency.