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Enhance your industrial security,
meet NISPOM compliance, and get
FCL & PCL support

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Outsourced AFSO and Clearance Management Solutions

As the Defense Industrial Base's (DIB) leading provider of industrial security solutions, ISI partners with hundreds of defense contractors to offer FSO support to help manage their security programs and clearances. We address the complex challenges that FSOs face by offering solutions that reduce their administrative burden while strengthening their organization’s security posture. 

Our expert AFSOs handle both facility and personnel security clearances and provide hands-on assistance in preparation for Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) reviews. Additionally, we leverage our proprietary software, Security Control, to streamline and optimize compliance with NISPOM (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual) requirements across all aspects of your industrial security program.

Our Unique Expertise

Redundancy

Benefit from having a dedicated AFSO and a Security Specialist as part of your redundancy plan.

Proprietary Software

Security Control includes built-in workflows, tracking, and automation to enhance efficiencies.

One-Hour Response Time

Our help desks proudly offer a one-hour response time for acknowledging all your security requests.

DISS/NBIS & NISS 

Our team of security experts will efficiently maintain your DISS, NBIS and NISS profiles.

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Our reputation in the DIB community

ISI goes beyond exceptional service – we're active champions for your business within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) community. With former DCSA employees on our team, ISI provides insight and guidance grounded in NISPOM directives, ensuring your program aligns with the highest standards of industrial security. Our active participation on 10 DIB-affiliated organizations ensures your voice is heard.

But that's not all, our proven track record speaks for itself: 99% of our clients who applied for an FCL received approval, with an average turnaround time of just 53 days in 2024. Let ISI be your partner for streamlined FCL acquisition and unwavering DIB advocacy.

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Alleviate administrative burden

Managing an industrial security program, often an additional responsibility for HR or operations personnel, can be complex, tedious, and overwhelm already stretched resources. This can lead to inefficiencies and compliance risks. At ISI, we understand the value of your time. Our team of experts offers the specialized knowledge and manpower to effectively manage your security program, freeing you to focus on core business activities and growth.

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Safeguard your business with strategic redundancy

Effective program management requires mitigating risk by avoiding dependence on a single point of contact. ISI prioritizes robust compliance redundancy by assigning each client a dedicated help desk staffed with two full-time personnel. This ensures continuity and reliability. Should one team member be unavailable, the other seamlessly maintains your program's operation. Unlike relying on a single individual, which introduces vulnerabilities, our proactive planning safeguards your business against unforeseen challenges and risk.

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Get DCSA Security Review preparation and support

Preparing for a DCSA security review requires a deep understanding of NISPOM's stringent standards. ISI offers dedicated support in preparing for DCSA assessments, ensuring that your organization meets and exceeds the stringent security standards. Our experts provide thorough assessments, implement necessary adjustments, and offer on-site support during assessments, guiding you toward a successful evaluation. We are proud to have supported a number of clients in passing DCSA assessments in 2024:

  • Superior Scores: 13 
  • Commendable Scores: 42
  • Satisfactory Scores: 45

Industrial Security Management Software

Join over 1,000 FSOs empowered by Security Control, our proprietary software

  • Centralized Data Repository
  • FCL & PCL Management
  • Automated Workflows
  • AWS GovCloud Hosting
  • SEAD3 Reporting
  • Insider Threat Program Management
  • DISS Personnel Comparison Module
  • Digitized DCSA Self-Inspection Handbook
  • Centralized Data Repository
  • FCL & PCL Management
  • Automated Workflows
  • AWS GovCloud Hosting
  • SEAD3 Reporting
  • Insider Threat Program Management
  • Personnel Comparison Module
  • Digitized DCSA Self-Inspection Handbook

Get expert guidance

FAQs

Here's everything you need to know

Why is my clearance taking so long to complete?
NBIB the investigating agency has had a significant backlog over the years. Some of the most common items that can cause a delay in the expeditiousness of the investigation are foreign contacts/involvement/travel, criminal history, financial problems, and drug/alcohol usage
Why is it taking so long for my clearance to be crossed over from NSA? CIA? DoS?
Each Intelligence Agency only has a certain number of designated individuals that process reciprocity requests. The limited amount of resources coupled with the requirement to review the investigation completed by the originating agency can cause a reciprocity request to take up to 90 days.
Can I keep my Top Secret clearance even if I only need a Secret clearance?
Your eligibility may remain in the system of record so long as you are within scope on your investigation while only being indoctrinated at the Secret level.
What is needed to sponsor / to be sponsored for an initial FCL or upgrade? (what comes first, the FCL or the contract)
The first item you need is a DD254 (contract) issued by a Prime Contractor or Government Customer. If you have a DD254 issued by the Prime Contractor, they must have the Government Customers concurrence to sponsor your facility clearance. The DD254 and the Sponsorship Request shall be initially submitted by the sponsoring organization via NISS.