The GovCon Web
The GovCon Web
-
a network of websites providing information, community and guidance for
government contractors and others in the government contracting community
GovCon.US
GovernmentContractor.Biz
Nispom.US
TeamingAgreement.com
SecurityClearance.Info
ServiceContractAct.US
Potomac.Biz
Who's Online
8 user(s) are online ( 1 user(s) are browsing Articles, News & Announcements)
Members: 0
Guests: 8
more...
|
Big Story - Articles, News & Announcements There isn't a Biggest Story for Today, yet.
Who's Who
Here is a list of the authors of this site, click on the name to see his/her articles
Top Articles, News & Announcements
 | (submit your event to have it promoted!) |
E-Verify Breakfast Briefing - 26 March 2010 Posted by nispomwebmaster
(11)
|
| E-Verify Breakfast Briefing
Date: 26 March 2010
Time: 8 a.m. Registration and Networking; 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Program
Location: Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, 14th Floor, Tysons Corner, VA 22182
Now that Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) restricting most awards of federal procurement contracts to employers who use E-Verify has taken effect, what are the best practices to assure that federal contract employers are complying? Join Squire Sanders lawyers Gregory A. Wald, Merrell B. Renaud and Karen R. Harbaugh as they address:
The E-Verify FAR requirements and key trigger deadlines
An overview of E-Verify procedures and common challenges ("To verify on not to verify" the entire workforce?)
Updated in federal and state enforcement of I-9/E-Verify compliance and employer sanctions
Best practices for I-9 verification/compliance, avoiding immigration discrimination claims and addressing Social Security no-match issues
CLE credit approval is forthcoming for Virginia.
Registration is now available.
|
|
|
|
-
[479]
DSS releases 2008 "Targeting U.S. Technologies: A Trend Analysis of Reporting from Defense Industry"
The DSS Counterintelligence Office has released the 2008 "Targeting U.S. Technologies: A Trend Analysis of Reporting from Defense Industry." This DSS report is based on an analysis of Suspicious Contact Reports received from defense industry and identifies the most frequently targeted U.S. technologies, reflects the most common collection methods utilized, identifies entities attempting the collection, and identifies the regions where these collection efforts originate. The "Targeting U.S. Technologies: A Trend Analysis of Reporting from Defense Industry" is available via the DSS.mil website.
-
[325]
James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Awards for 2008
DSS News Release -
June 10, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Defense Security Service (DSS) is pleased to announce the facilities selected to receive the 2008 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award. Twenty-three (23) facilities have been selected for the award, which will be presented at the annual training seminar of NCMS on June 18, 2008 in Mashantucket, Conn.
The Cogswell award, established in 1966, is named in honor of the late Air Force Col. James S. Cogswell, the first chief of industrial security within the Department of Defense. Cogswell was responsible for developing the basic principles of the Industrial Security Program, which include an emphasis on the partnership between industry and government to protect classified information. This...
-
[319]
DSS Releases New Industrial Security Letter - ISL 2009-02
DSS has released and made available a new Industrial Security Letter, ISL 2009-02 June 06, 2009. This ISL contains clarifications of DSS plicies with respect to three areas under the NISPOM:
- Eligibility of Companies Organized and Existing Under the Laws of U.S. Territories for Facility Clearances;
- Pre-employment Clearance Action; and
- Negotiating an Acceptable FOCI mitigation measure.
A copy of ISL 2009-02 is available in the downloads area of this website and is reprinted below:
-
[306]
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Fact Sheet
April 2009 - issued by DSS
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Fact Sheet
The NISP was established by Executive Order 12829 to ensure that industry safeguards the classified information in their possession or to which they have access while performing work on contracts, programs, bids or research and development efforts. The Defense Security Service (DSS) administers the NISP on behalf of the Department of Defense as well as 23 non-DoD federal agencies within the Executive Branch. Presently, DSS has Industrial Security oversight responsibility for over 12,000 cleared companies participating in the NISP.
To have access to U.S. classified information and participate in the NISP, a company or other designated operating entity in private industry or...
-
[285]
Welcome to NISPOM.US
Welcome to NISPOM.US - the "Web 2.0" website providing a legal and business resource for the "NISPOM - National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual" via the Digital Dominion Network's Law and Business Network. This website is primarily focused upon serving legal, securities, and security and business professionals with an interest in NISPOM." The Digital Dominion Law and Business Network provides primarily user generated content contributed by readers or reprinted from public domain sources. Each website of the Digital Dominion Law and Business Network is a "Web 2.0" website which provide multiple opportunities for user contribution, discussion, and sharing on featured topics. Watch this site and other websites of the Digital Dominion Network as we roll out new features....
-
[281]
6/12/09 - DSS announces 2009 Cogswell Winners.
James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Awards for 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – June 12, 2009
The Defense Security Service (DSS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award. The 14 facilities selected for the award will receive recognition at the annual training seminar of the National Classification
Management Society (NCMS) on June 17, 2009, in Anaheim, California.
The Cogswell award, established in 1966, is named in honor of the late Air Force Col. James S. Cogswell, the first chief of industrial security within the Department of Defense.
Cogswell was responsible for developing the basic principles of the Industrial Security Program, which include an...
-
[264]
Profile of Kathleen M. Watson - Director of the Defense Security Service
Kathleen M. Watson was named Director of the Defense Security Service (DSS) on Feb. 18, 2007. She is a member of the Senior Executive Service.
DSS ensures the protection of U.S. and foreign classified or sensitive information in the possession of industry; facilitates the personnel security process; delivers security education and training; and, provides information technology services in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and partner agency industrial and personnel security missions.
Prior to being assigned to DSS, Ms. Watson was a staff attorney in the DoD Office of General Counsel where she provided legal support to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.
Prior to her DoD assignment, Ms. Watson had a long and distinguished...
-
[257]
Under Construction - www.NISPOM.US
www.NISPOM.US - the Web resource for articles, news and developments about the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) - is being revamped and is under construction - bookmark this site and watch as we roll out features.
-
[246]
Questions and Answers from Industry Event
Questions and Answers from Industry Event
On April 7, 2009, Kathy Watson, DSS Director, attended the NSI Impact Conference where she provided an update of initiatives underway at DSS. She also responded to questions from the audience. The following is a summary of those questions and the answers provided by either Ms. Watson, or DSS after further research.
Q: Is DSS focusing on realigning the certification and accreditation program under Defense Information Assurance Certification & Accreditation Process (DIACAP) requirements or other DoD common criteria?
A: The Office of Designating Approval Authority (ODAA) process guide was based on where the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is headed. DSS is working with the Special Access Program community to define...
-
[202]
SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR DOD SECURITY SPECIALIST COURSE, OCTOBER 19-30, 2009
SETA Flash - August 21, 2009
Space is still available for October 19-30, 2009, iteration of the DoD Security Specialist course. This entry level course introduces the student to security disciplines, policies, procedures, and their interaction and implementation as they apply to the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Specialist career field. The course provides a common body of knowledge that promotes understanding of the scope, importance, and interdependency of the information, physical, industrial, personnel, communications, operations security programs, and other specialized areas. The intensive curriculum relates the programs to the installation level and demonstrates interrelationships.
The course integrates programs through discussion, study, and exercises...
|
Topics - Articles, News & Announcements
Archives - Articles, News & Announcements
|
SANS Technology Institute - Security Laboratory
|
