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Author: Principal Consultant Michael Bush

NISS remains buggy long after its launch

As I write this in the beginning of March, 2019, the National Industrial Security System (NISS) remains buggy. It replaced the ISFD and eFCL Web sites several months ago. Though I’ve been able to log into NCAISS (the portal for

Principal Consultant Michael Bush March 2, 2019 Uncategorized Read more

Defense Security Service Knowledge (Call) Center

This post is actually a revised, updated version of a post I made on this topic way back in May 2010. But as I was revamping this Web site in February 2017 I saw this old post. I thought it

Principal Consultant Michael Bush February 12, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

DISS will be replacing JPAS for industry users soon

I just got off a very informative webinar from DSS’ PSMO / DMDC covering JPAS’ impending replacement with DISS. I thought I’d jot down some key points relevant to essentially all cleared defense contractors: DISS will have more functionality than JPAS

Principal Consultant Michael Bush January 24, 2017February 12, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Slow security clearance adjudication? Here’s what to do.

A personnel security clearance can take a frustratingly long time to be granted (or denied) from the time an application is submitted. The adjudication is sometimes slow. You don’t have to sit back and passively wait for the adjudication process

Principal Consultant Michael Bush April 18, 2014November 5, 2019 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

How to request OPM background investigation records

As I explained in another article this month, there are many reasons why your background investigation records are probably not entirely accurate and why you should request your records. Since I first reported on how to request your background investigation

Principal Consultant Michael Bush April 11, 2014February 12, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

How to request your security clearance background investigation records

It’s been almost two years since I posted my articles on the importance of requesting your security clearance’s background investigation records. Due to further information on these background investigations that has recently come to my attention, I think it’s time

Principal Consultant Michael Bush April 10, 2014February 12, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Summary of March 2013 changes to the NISPOM

Effective March 28, 2013, the Department of Defense issued a revised National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) with significant changes. Much of these changes result from Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 “Classified National Security Information” that was issued on December

Principal Consultant Michael Bush April 12, 2013February 12, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Requesting records of OPM background investigations

Individuals who have been the subject of a background investigation by the federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM) usually don’t know that they’re entitled to the records of their background investigation. Even experienced Facility Security Officers often don’t know this.

Principal Consultant Michael Bush May 22, 2012February 12, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Protected: Obtaining OPM background investigation records

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Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) of cleared contractors

NISPOM clause 2-302 requires contractors with facility security clearances to report Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) affecting their organization. This is not only true when a contractor first applies for a facility security clearance. Contractors must also report changes

Principal Consultant Michael Bush June 11, 2011February 12, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments Read more
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