Methods and Process of Obtaining a Facility Clearance and the Roles and Responsibilities of a Facility Security Officer Workshop
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August 12-13, 2008
Arlington, VA
“Instructor is obviously knowledgeable and passionate about the topic and able to present information in an interesting fashion.” - Pete Heywood, Analyst – New West Technology, LLC
“While all the content was important, it was Tabetha’s passion for the role & importance of being a security professional that stood out and created an impression that will last for a long time to come.” - Michael Falk, Consultant, Learningforce Inc.
“Very well done – learned a lot, 2 days well spent” - Robert A. Coffelt, VP Armor Systems, 3Tex, Inc.
Registration
Time: 7:30 AM
Program
Starts: 8:00 AM
Wrap-up: 4:00 PM
About
this Workshop:
This informative workshop is designed to provide you with the basic tools and methodologies in navigating through the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) as it relates to government and industry involvement. The course examines and explains the requirements for a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) and provides you, the security professional, with a profound understanding of the FCL process and how you play a vital role in protecting classified information and our national interest.
What You Will Learn:
- Overview of NISP and its basic tenets
- NISPOM 101 Chapters 1-11
- In-depth look at the Facility Clearance Process, what the term “facility means within the NISP, and the five phases to the FCL process
- Discussion on how your FCL is being used
- Your role and responsibilities in protecting classified information
Who
Should Attend:
- Government Procurement Managers
- Program Managers
- Facility Security Officers
- Security Administrators
- Program Security Managers
- Contractor Executives
- HR Directors
- Anyone interested in understanding the Facility Clearance Process
Agenda:
Day 1 - The Methods and Process of Obtaining a Facility Clearance
- Introduction
- Why we are here?
- Course Objectives
- What is the NISP?
- NISPOM 101
- The Facility Clearance Process (Pt-1)
Day 2 - The Roles and Responsibilities
- The Facility Clearance Process (Pt-2)
- The Five phases to the FCL process
- How your FCL is being used
- Summary
*Agenda is subject
to change
About Your Speaker:
Ms. Tabetha Baume-Chandler
As Founder and Director of Facility Technology Services, Inc., D.B.A. FSO TO GO. Ms. Baume-Chandler, for over 13 years has aided our nation in the protection of its national security by lending her expertise to both government and industry. Her industrial security and information technology expertise provides Industrial and Government Security Solutions, consulting products and services to small, medium and large businesses supporting various security program directives such as NISPOM and DCID.
Facility Technology Services, Inc., offerings include new facility clearance documentation and business security process start-up, Facility Security Officer (FSO) training and procedures, Classified Computer Accreditation Packages, Security Compliance Auditing, and clearance processing, among others.
She has significant experience in researching government policy requirements and implementing them into concise documented procedures that meet industry’s obligations within the DOD, DCID and IC community regulatory arenas. She has, experience in the design, construction and accreditation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility.
What Others Have Said About this Workshop:
"The overall workshop was very informative and I found out lots of things I was dong right and have been doing wrong."
"I like how she keeps everyone involved, uses examples and doesn’t read off PowerPoint slides (just uses them as a guide.)"
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Registration Fee:
Both Workshops - Save $100:
• Government attendees: $1,090 per person
• Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,190 per person
• Industry (including government contractors): $1,290 per person
Methods and Process of Obtaining a Facility Clearance and the Roles and Responsibilities of a Facility Security Officer Workshop:
• Government attendees: $795 per person
• Small Business (less than 100 employees): $845 per person
• Industry (including government contractors): $895 per person
Basic Understanding & Preparation of the DD-254 Workshop:
• Government attendees: $395 per person
• Small Business (less than 100 employees): $445 per person
• Industry (including government contractors): $495 per person
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