ISP Personnel Security & Insider Threats Flashcards

How long must an executed SF-312 Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement be retained?

Answer: 50 years from the date of signature

SF-312s are retained for 50 years from the date signed.

A non-U.S. citizen with unique, needed expertise requires limited access to classified information. What may be granted?

Answer: A Limited Access Authorization (LAA)

Non-U.S. citizens are ineligible for clearances but may receive an LAA in rare, justified circumstances.

Which adjudicative guideline addresses actions such as exercising rights of a foreign citizenship over U.S. citizenship?

Answer: Guideline C – Foreign Preference

Guideline C covers acting in preference to a foreign country, such as exercising foreign citizenship rights.

Under Trusted Workforce 2.0, what largely replaces fixed-interval periodic reinvestigations?

Answer: Continuous vetting with automated record checks

Continuous vetting uses ongoing automated checks instead of waiting for periodic reinvestigations.

A contractor wants to submit clearance requests for new hires 'just in case' a future contract requires access. Is this allowed?

Answer: No, clearances may be requested only when there is a bona fide need for access

Contractors may request PCLs only for employees with a current, legitimate need to access classified information.

What must happen when a cleared employee terminates employment with a contractor?

Answer: The contractor debriefs the employee and updates the system of record

Departing employees are debriefed and their access is removed in the system of record.

Which is a required element of a contractor insider threat program under 32 CFR Part 117?

Answer: Gathering, integrating, and reporting relevant information indicative of a potential insider threat

Programs must gather, integrate, and report information that may indicate an insider threat, consistent with the NISPOM.