Best Isoc Podcasts (2024)

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NISPOM Required Training 21:16

10d ago21:16

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Send us a Text Message. Get the Training Security Training; It's That Important NISPOM requires that every cleared employee receives the initial training and the annual refresher training The rational for initial and refresher is because new employees are introduced to sensitive and classified government information and they should learn the fundam…

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Security Clearances, Insider Threat Programs, Training 32:47

9M ago32:47

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Send us a Text Message. For some, the FSO designation is a career track with potential growth. For others, it’s an undesired appointment, part of doing business and just another additional duty. However, this responsibility should be taken very seriously as classified contracts depend on success. Regardless of whether desired or appointed, the FSO …

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Establish an Insider Threat Program Under NISPOM Interview 27:03

1y ago27:03

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Send us a Text Message. This is a collaborative effort with Clearancejobs.com and an interview from my newest book, Establish and Insider Threat Program Under NISPOM FSOs have a huge responsibility to protect contractor information. One important job is to start with an insider threat program. Most people make the mistake of relying on tracking emp…

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Establish an Insider Threat Program 19:54

1+ y ago19:54

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Send us a Text Message. Jeff is available for speaking and consulting https://jeffreywbennett.com https://jeffreywbennett.thinkific.com FSOs have a huge responsibility to protect contractor information. One important job is to start with an insider threat program. Most people make the mistake of relying on tracking employees and looking for suspici…

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Podcast #104 – March Madness Begins 49:01

1+ y ago49:01

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The first two rounds of ISOC Snocross for the month of March are in the books and the boys sit down to discuss the new venue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as well as the first-ever Pro Triple Crown which took place at ERX Motor Park.Vince VanSlyke is also in studio for this episode to talk a little Snow and Moto cross-country, as well as the wicked…

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Training, inspections and other cleared contractor requirements 43:41

1+ y ago43:41

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Send us a Text Message. Free security clearance seminare https://www.redbikepublishing.com/securityclearanceseminar/ NISPOM Fundamentals https://www.bennettinstitute.com Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming book. In the meantime, if you need to provide Insider Threat Training, you can download and present your very own to your employe…

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Podcast #103 – Live From DEADWOOOOD! 1:36:22

1+ y ago1:36:22

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This is one of our favorite annual episodes where we record in the pits on the night before the U.S. Air Force Nationals in Deadwood, South Dakota. Rider guests on this year's edition include Evan Christian and Evan Daudt from KC Motorsports, Emeric Legendre from Thene Motorsports, Pro Women racer Inanna Hauger from Frattalone Racing, recent back-t…

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Security Clearance Justification and FSO training 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

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Send us a Text Message. We are having a security clearance webinar. FInd more information here: https://www.redbikepublishing.com/securityclearanceseminar/ This podcast is based on information from our NISPOM fundamentals course at https://www.bennettinstitute.com Podcast discusses: Holding a security clearance is a privilege. The awardee is able t…

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Podcast #102 – Fargo Snocross Review, 2023 Season Preview 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

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The first round of the national snocross tour is in the books the 2023 snowmobile racing season is about to kick off at full speed. On this episode GDubs and Dalton give their hot takes on a cold weekend in Fargo and look ahead at what the '23 season has in store with injuries already playing a big role some keep divisions. They also briefly touch …

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Security Clearances a little more in depth. 34:03

1+ y ago34:03

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Send us a Text Message. We are having a security clearance webinar. FInd more information here: https://www.redbikepublishing.com/securityclearanceseminar/ This podcast is based on information from our NISPOM fundamentals course at https://www.bennettinstitute.com Podcast discusses: Facility Security Clearances (for businesses) Personnel Security C…

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Podcast #101 – Practice Track Interviews 26:23

1+ y ago26:23

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We recently made our first trip of the pre-season to the Klim Compound in Aurora, Minnesota and had a chance to catch up with a few of the riders as they were making their first laps of the season.On this episode we check in with Nick Lorenz, Kenny Mandryk, Marcus Ogemar and Cole Cottew. Let us know who you'd like to here from next week by dropping…

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Podcast #100 – Levi Ensrud 1:43:48

1+ y ago1:43:48

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This month we kick off the 10th anniversary of the podcast with one of our original co-hosts, Levi Ensrud. Levi is a veteran mechanic in the Pro ranks who recently took on the role of Team Manager with the upstart Skogquist Race Team who will be fielding a number of amateur racers, as well as long-time Pro Petter Narsa.Levi had a lot of great insig…

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Gates, Guards and Risk Assessment 30:54

2y ago30:54

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Send us a Text Message. Consulting Services Red Bike Publishing, LLC is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. We have sold thousands of books and training materials to individual customers. However, we would like to provide our manuals books and training to government offices to pass down to employees and contractors. Our products includ…

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Podcast #99 – Snocross Silly Season, Border Battle Update 1:27:50

2y ago1:27:50

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It's been a minute but G Dubs and DV are back on an extended late summer podcast to catch up on all of the snocross silly season news as well as look ahead at the potential ISOC schedule. The boys also catch up on the Border Battle XC season which just completed an epic ski hill event in Michigan's U.P.…

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World Class Cleared Defense Contractor and NISPOM 43:44

2y ago43:44

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Send us a Text Message. Security Clearance and NISPOM consulting Link to YouTube presentation https://youtu.be/SNTlRrZvr-E This is a presentation of how to be a world class FSO From How to Get U.S. Government Contracts and Classified Work Influence at all levels Integrate security at all levels Be fiscally responsible Be flexible, but knowledgeable…

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Program protection, new FSOs, and classified reproduction 33:20

2y ago33:20

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Send us a Text Message. Security Clearance and NISPOM consulting If you are a new FSO, there is no reason to travel your journey alone. You may recruit fellow employees to assist with the tasks. Lately, contract language requires the contractor to conduct tasks in support of Program Protection Planning (PPP), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Cr…

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FSOs are busy. Get ready for performing on classified contracts 29:52

2y ago29:52

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Send us a Text Message. Security Clearance and NISPOM consulting Here are the top reasons for marking classified information: Warn and inform a user that an item is indeed classified or sensitive Conveys what exactly needs protection Identifies levels of classification or sensitivity Provides vital information and instruction on when to downgrade o…

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Podcast #98 – Snocross Wrap Up – Jesse Thelen Memorial Preview 1:44:13

2y ago1:44:13

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On this episode G Dubs and DV recap the 2022 ISOC snocross season and look ahead at some of the team and rider rumors already hitting the street. Shock guru Vince VanSlyke joins the guys to talk Cor Powersports cross-country and all three of the boys look ahead to this week's Jesse Thelen Memorial race at the opening round of Border Battle XC at ER…

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Creating an excellent security environment at cleared defense contractor facilities. 28:17

2+ y ago28:17

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Send us a Text Message. Though defense contractors don't assign classification levels, it helps to understand why information gets classified and how the government identifies the classified information. The cleared contractor works with the classified information and protects it according to the markings. From How to Get U.S. Government Contracts …

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Podcast #97 – Deadwood Racer Check In 55:51

2+ y ago55:51

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On this episode G Dubs and DV check in with Pro Lite front-runners Ryley Bester, Evan Christian and Nick Lorenz. All three guys share some great insight into their various stages in the class and what it takes to run up front every night with that goal of moving to the Pro class.If you'd like to support the podcast or any of our channels, you can b…

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Classified document deliveries, Classification markings and security culture 32:02

2+ y ago32:02

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Send us a Text Message. There are many contractual reasons to transfer classified information from one location to another. Meetings, working groups, and deliverable requirements are just a few. In the receiving organization, the FSO should ensure all arriving classified information is inspected and received into accountability. From How to Get U.S…

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Podcast #96 – Steve & Nick Hemmer 55:15

2+ y ago55:15

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On this episode G Dubs and DV review the ISOC All Finish Concrete Snocross national in Fargo, North Dakota as well as preview the always popular upcoming round in New York.We also continue our team owner series with DV's employers Steve and Nick Hemmer of Hemmer Motorsports. Like many teams in the pro pits, the Hemmers started off supporting their …

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Podcast #95 – Snocross Testing & ISOC 1/4 Season Review 54:29

2+ y ago54:29

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Full disclosure, this pod was recorded just hours before ISOC announced that the Deadwood round of national snocross would be postponed, so any references to that event do not account for the date change.This episode has some great insight into mid-season testing with co-host Dalton Vetsch, who's Hemmer Motorsports team is in the middle of a title …

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How Cleared Defense Contractors Institutionalize Security Awareness 34:25

2+ y ago34:25

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Send us a Text Message. When Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) conduct reviews of cleared defense contractor facilities, they go with a purpose. Their first priority may be to conduct a risk assessment of classified information in the contractor's possession. However, they are also looking at above and beyond metrics that demon…

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Security training, export compliance, NISPOM, and working groups 43:03

2+ y ago43:03

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Send us a Text Message. Though not as sinister and espionage riddled as most savvy spy novels, export compliance is an issue that will get defense contractors in trouble. Violating State Department regulations will bring the weight of the US Government on the offending company. According to the International Traffic In Arms Regulation, ITAR, “Any p…

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Determining security costs, protecting CUI, FSO training and more 39:20

3y ago39:20

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Send us a Text Message. A cleared contractor can help reduce expenses with by preparing ahead of time. This is where an experience FSO can anticipate expenses, perform risk assessment while implementing NISPOM and advise on ways to reduce costs while being compliant. The more money saved on overhead expenses, the greater the overall company profit.…

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Classified contracts, security audits, end of day checks and metrics 47:19

3y ago47:19

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Send us a Text Message. Red Bike Publishing is pleased to announce the new NISPOM. National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual 32 CFR Part 117. An FSO has readily available data to determine and communicate the effectiveness of the security program. Gathering available information, creating a detailed database and performing solid analysi…

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Spies, Courtrooms and Security Training 54:38

3y ago54:38

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Send us a Text Message. Red Bike Publishing is pleased to announce the addition of training. We have created a training program that includes an Initial Security Training/Annual Awareness Training presentation and much more required by NISPOM. Instead of designing your own, just download and present these. You can even modify them (which we recomme…

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Classified Government Contracts and Risk Assessment 46:01

3y ago46:01

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Send us a Text Message. Contact/newsletter:redbikepublishing.com/contact The National Industrial Security Program NISPOM is THE guidance for Cleared Defense Contractors (CDC) performing on classified contracts. However, it doesn’t always answer some questions these FSOs might have about protecting classified information. For example, suppose a defe…

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Controlled Unclassified Information, classified information and such. Getting ready to perform on government contrats 27:01

3+ y ago27:01

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Send us a Text Message. While Facility Security Officers, government and military employees do an incredible job at training employees, implementing and directing security programs to protect classified information, a more menacing threat is still left unchecked. The security industry spends terrific amounts of money fortifying and constructing bui…

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Preventing Espionage, Classified Information Loss, Every cleared employee should have a NISPOM 30:21

3+ y ago30:21

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Send us a Text Message. NISPOM Seminar https://www.redbikepublishing.com/nispom-seminar/ Study NISPOM Fundamentals in Four hour session We excited to offer two live NISPOM Seminar events: • 23 March 4-8 Pm CST • 30 March 4-8 Pm CST Prepare for the Industrial Security Professional ISP Certification (ISP) and the DoD’s SPeD Industrial Security Oversi…

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Security Certification and Cleared Defense Contractors 38:38

3+ y ago38:38

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Send us a Text Message. So let’s talk professional goals, the NCMS’ ISP Certification and CDSE's ISOC are great ones to strive for. 1. Begin at the NCMS, ISP Certification information website @ http://www.ncms-isp.org/ISP_Certification/index.asp. If your goal is ISOC certification, begin at the CDSE website. 2. Understand the application process. T…

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The FSO budget, classified meetings, and introducing new material into the cleared defense contractor facility 24:55

3+ y ago24:55

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Send us a Text Message. In the course of performing on classified defense contracts, exchange of classified information is inevitable. While, the movement of classified information outside of a secure environment is to be kept to a minimum, there are times it must be moved in fulfillment of requirements. As the senior industrial security manager in…

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NISPOM Codifying, Guidance, Cleared Defense Contractors, and all those CFRs 28:03

3+ y ago28:03

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Send us a Text Message. The latest industry buzz is the “release of the new National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)”. I’m putting air quotes in there, because an actual NISPOM has not been rewritten or re-released. There is no re-release of NISPOM, only a reorganization of the CFRs that duplicate National Industrial Security …

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NISPOM training, education and certification 34:10

3+ y ago34:10

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Send us a Text Message. We are pleased to present the newest podcast. In this issue, we address security certification and security training because; New Year's Resolutions. ISP® AND ISOC Master Exam Prep is now available here and at most online book stores. Also, we've provided real world security discussions and frequently asked questions. These …

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Getting Familiar with Controlled Unclassified Information Requirements 33:23

3+ y ago33:23

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Send us a Text Message. This episodes discusses new guidance on Controlled Unclassified Information. https://www.archives.gov/cui In this episode of DoD Secure, I discuss the new guidance for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). There are a few points to consider: 1. The government designates CUI 2. CUI Registries, training and information ex…

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Consultants, Volunteers, and Security Clearance Opportunities 30:36

3+ y ago30:36

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Send us a Text Message. Careers in Cleared Defense Contractors: I receive a lot of emails from people who wonder how to get into the Cleared Defense Contractor field. Many are looking for a career change and are curious about what kind of education and experience is needed to work as a security specialist in the defense and contractor industry. Ind…

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How to Ensure Security Program Stays in Step with Corporate Growth. 27:52

4y ago27:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this issue, we've provided real world security discussions. These occasions have proven to be good opportunities to clarify understanding of security policies and the reasons we do what we do. Preparing for growth involves the FSO not only training and hiring security employees, but accurately calculating classified inven…

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Don't waste valuable training time 31:26

4y ago31:26

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Send us a Text Message. Some security training and briefings are very discouraging for the work force. Many times, the training is the exact same video or presentation used year after year. So, if you go to my website www.redbikepublishing.com, you might find training and tests that do ask those types of questions. This topic is specifically about …

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Security Clearances, Export Compliance, Security Questions and Presidential Elections 26:13

4y ago26:13

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Send us a Text Message. ITAR issues A few years ago I facilitated a short but very rewarding eight hour seminar on the International Traffic In Arms Regulation (ITAR) Overview. I am grateful to the staff at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the North Alabama Trade Association for both sponsoring the event and allowing me to present. I fou…

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Three ways cleared defense contractors can up their security game. 35:02

4y ago35:02

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Send us a Text Message. I am currently preparing to publish my new book, "How to Win U.S. Government Contracts and Classified Work", it's basically a total revision of "DoD Security Clearance and Contracts Guidebook". Chapter Five reviews the Executive Orders and regulations relating to Classification Markings and there is some good information fro…

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How to establish a new security program on a classified contract 23:06

4y ago23:06

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Send us a Text Message. Once a company wins a bid on classified work, they will then prepare their organization to perform classified work according to the contract. Some great planning resources are the DD Form 254, Statement of Work, and Security Classification Guide. This podcast teaches how to use the references to set up your program. As part …

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Security Clearances Myths, FSO Certification, and Defensive Security Training 28:34

4y ago28:34

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Send us a Text Message. An FSO can train and write NIPSOM based policy and training, but without the enterprise’s full cooperation, will find it difficult to enforce. The coordination will allow the FSO to be proactive and better support the company's performance on classified contracts. Having a security program integrated into all aspects of the …

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What to expect with a brand new security clearance 24:49

4y ago24:49

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Send us a Text Message. This blog continues the series describing what happens after the government grants you a security clearance. After receiving a job with a company or agency performing classified work, you’ll receive your onboarding training, which may have included the SF 312 Non-Disclosure Agreement, Initial Security Awareness, Derivative C…

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Self protection, active shooters, and personal security 30:48

4y ago30:48

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Liebespach (Founder & CEO). Teaching people to be safe with our without a weapon. Please visit his website at http://selfprotection.co/ The things that differentiate Self Protection Essentials from the rest are an out growth of our philosophy and out core beliefs. A cornerstone of our core beliefs is that we believe,…

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Managing the security of classified information. What people with security clearances do. an interview with David Bledsoe ISP Iron Mountain 29:59

4y ago29:59

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Send us a Text Message. We are so happy to have with us on our podcast David Bledsoe David Bledsoe. He is the Manager of Industrial Security Compliance at Iron Mountain. In his job, he has oversight of 17 cleared facilities across the country, and provides training, leadership, and education to the local FSOs. We talk about security clearances back…

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Working in a virtual environment with a security clearance. 22:17

4+ y ago22:17

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Send us a Text Message. I sat down with Kimber Hill of Virtforce.us to discuss how they help military spouses and veterans. I really appreciate their mission of: "We reduce the unemployment rate for Active Duty MilSpouses and Veterans by connecting employers seeking to diversify and distribute their talent network to qualified virtual candidates wi…

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How the federal security clearance investigation works 20:55

4+ y ago20:55

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Send us a Text Message. We discuss the security clearance investigation and the importance of protecting classified information. You can support our show by buying Insider's Guide to Security Clearances https://amzn.to/2JUjnIc This is great for dod security professionals, industrial security professionals, those who have questions about dod securit…

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Can my sexual activity prevent me from getting a security clearance 25:00

4+ y ago25:00

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Send us a Text Message. Discussion of sexual activity and security clearances Support the Show. FSO Consulting: https://thriveanalysis.com/nisp/ NISPOM Compliance https://www.nispomcentral.com We provide facility security clearance, personnel security clearance, FSO consulting and NISPOM consulting. Personnel Security Clearances How to get a cleara…

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Why are we giving our sensitive information away so easily? 32:04

4+ y ago32:04

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Send us a Text Message. Why are we giving our sensitive information away so easily? Evaluating risk is very important. Risk events should be used to determine where vulnerabilities exist and the best approach to mitigating those vulnerabilities. We evaluate risks to viruses, sickness, how to protect sensitive information and what to put on social m…

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